Fluconazole is used to treat serious fungal or yeast infections, including vaginal candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis (thrush, oral thrush), esophageal candidiasis (candida esophagitis), other candida infections (including urinary tract infections, peritonitis [inflammation of the lining of the stomach], and infections that may occur in different parts of the body), or fungal (cryptococcal) meningitis. It is also used in children on life support called extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). This medicine works by killing the fungus or yeast, or preventing its growth. Fluconazole is also used to prevent candidiasis in patients having bone marrow transplants who receive cancer or radiation treatment.
Direction to Use:
DIFLUCAN® ONE is administered orally. Use in AdultsFor vaginal candidiasis, fluconazole 150 mg (DIFLUCAN® ONE) should beadministered as a single oral dose. The median time to onset of symptom relief following a 150 mg single oral dose for thetreatment of vaginal candidiasis is one day. The range of time to onset of symptomrelief is one hour to nine days. Use in ChildrenSingle dose fluconazole is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of ageexcept under doctor supervision.
Side Effects
Common fluconazole side effects include nausea, headache, and stomach pain. Diarrhea is also possible. Mild side effects tend to resolve on their own or go away when you finish your treatment course. Serious fluconazole side effects such as skin rash, liver damage, and heart rhythm changes are also possible
References:Diflucan is an antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections of the vagina, skin, mouth, lungs, and other areas of the body. It works by stopping the growth of fungus-causing fungi.
Diflucan belongs to the fluconazole group of medicines. It works by inhibiting the growth of fungi, which is responsible for causing fungal infections in the body, such as thrush, yeast infections, and systemic fungal infections.
Diflucan is used for the treatment of various fungal infections of the body such as thrush, yeast infections, and systemic fungal infections. Diflucan is also used for the treatment of fungal overgrowth and can also be used to treat vaginal thrush.
Take Diflucan exactly as your doctor or pharmacist tells you to take it, even if you start feeling better in a few days. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor or even if you have finished taking it. If you take the medicine too much, or if you do not get better with it, you may need urgent medical attention.
If you take too much, skip the dose you missed. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not take two doses at one time.
If you take too much, take it with food. Try not to break it down. If you are eating it too fast, take it with a large amount of water. Swallow it whole with a full glass of water. If it is broken down more than once, it may take longer to start working. If you do not take it as often as prescribed, you may need to try more often.
If you think you have taken too much of Diflucan, call your doctor or the Poisons Information Centre (IPC) at the emergency department or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away. Do not use Diflucan if you have taken more than the prescribed dose or if you have a severe reaction like severe liver failure, shock, coma, or death.
If you are taking Diflucan regularly to treat a fungal infection, you should not take more of it than prescribed. If you are taking it regularly and think you have taken too much, call your doctor.
Like all medicines, Diflucan can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. If you experience any of these symptoms, stop taking Diflucan and call your doctor.
If you are concerned about the side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
If you think you may have a serious side effect, you should seek medical advice from your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects of medicines to the FDA at: https://www.fda.gov/medwatch
You should not take Diflucan if you are allergic to it or to any of its ingredients. Tell your doctor if you have ever had a reaction to this medicine or any of the other ingredients in this medicine. Symptoms of a reaction may include:
This medicine can cause an allergic reaction if you are allergic to it, do not take the medicine as often as prescribed, or if you have had a severe allergic reaction to it.
Generic name:Diflucan - oral
Pronunciation(doh-KLOe-ilk)
Brand name(s)Fluconazole
Diflucan is used with or without food. It may be used alone or with other medicines. Take Diflucan exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take more or take it or give it for any longer time than recommended by your doctor. Take Diflucan with a full glass of water unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so. If you have trouble swallowing or swallowing, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Diflucan. Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Diflucan. If you are not sure what to do after you have taken Diflucan, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
The usual dose of Diflucan for adults and children over 12 years is one 50 mg tablet twice a day, or one 200 mg tablet twice a day. It may be given with or without food. However, you may take Diflucan with food, without taking it with a full glass of water unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so.
Diflucan may be taken with or without food. However, if you are taking Diflucan with food, your doctor or pharmacist will tell you exactly how to take Diflucan.
The usual dose of Diflucan for people with polycystic ovary syndrome pcos is one 150 mg capsule twice a day, or one 200 mg capsule twice a day. However, you may take Diflucan with a full glass of water unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so.
You may take Diflucan with or without food. However, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Diflucan if you are on insulin or other medications (such as insulin sensitizers) that increase your sensitivity to sunlight, such as sunscreens. If you take Diflucan with sunscreens, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Diflucan with your doctor's advice.
The dose of Diflucan for people with. Take the medication as directed by your doctor, usually once daily.
If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are pregnant or the child you have, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking Diflucan. Do not stop taking Diflucan without consulting your doctor, even if you feel well. You may experience diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, flushing, or a change in the sense of well-being or happiness. If you become pregnant while taking Diflucan, call your doctor immediately or go to the nearest emergency room. Do not discontinue sexual activity until you have discussed the risks and benefits with your healthcare provider.
Take Diflucan exactly as your doctor tells you to take it for you. Do not take this medication in larger or smaller amounts, or in longer than recommended by your doctor. You may take it with or without a meal to prevent stomach upset.
Inform your doctor if you have liver disease or kidney disease before taking Diflucan. Do not take this medication if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Do not use this medication during pregnancy unless your doctor tells you to.
Tell your doctor if you are using this medication in combination with other drugs that cause drowsiness or drowsiness (such as alcohol). Tell your doctor if you have not been drinking alcohol or using other medications (such as insulin sensitizers).
If you are using this medication with or without your doctor's advice, tell your doctor and pharmacist what other medications and supplements you are taking. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. You may also be taking or planning to be while taking this medication.
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