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Ancobon

Brand Names

; Ancobon®

; Ancotil® (Canada)

Antifungal Agent, Oral

Your healthcare provider must closely monitor your blood cells, kidney and liver function.

This medicine is used to treat serious infections. These infections are caused by fungus (yeasts). Flucytosine is used with another antibiotic to treat meningitis.

Flucytosine changes protein production of the fungus (yeast). It also affects genetic coding.

Take with food to avoid nausea. Take a few capsules at a time over 15 minutes.
A liquid is available if you cannot swallow pills. Those who have feeding tubes can also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after medicine is given.
Use entire prescription as directed, even if feeling better.

Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to your regular schedule.
Do not take a double dose or extra doses.

Use caution if you have in kidney disease. Talk with healthcare provider.
You will bleed easily. Be careful. Avoid injury.
Avoid aspirin, aspirin-containing products, ibuprofen or like products, other blood thinners (warfarin, ticlopidine, clopidogrel), garlic, ginseng, ginkgo, vitamin E.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
Do not use if you are breast-feeding.

Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may help.
Belly pain, cramps, not hungry, or diarrhea.
Risk of infection. Avoid crowds and people with infections, colds, or flu.

Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Changes in thinking clearly and logically.
Decrease in amount of urine or trips to the bathroom.
Signs of another infection.
Severe belly pain, feeling tired, dark urine, yellow eyes or skin, and not hungry.
Any rash.

Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs, vitamins).