Flucytosine: how to take it safely
Ancotil
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Treats serious fungal infections such as cryptococcal meningitis, together with other antifungals.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow capsules with water, a few at a time over 15 minutes, to reduce nausea.
- You will need regular blood tests.
When to take it
Take it 4 times a day, at evenly spaced times.
Take it with
With or after food.
What to avoid
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems.
- Pregnancy.
- Missing blood tests.
Possible side effects
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache.
Get help if
Sore throat, fever, unusual bruising or bleeding, yellow skin or eyes, or very little urine: see a doctor.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.