Product description

Product name:Diflucan

Company name:

DIN:0239902

Status:Marketed

Status date:2023-01-01

Active ingredient(s)	Strength
Fluconazole	20 MG

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tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking, or plan to take. Also you should tell your doctor you have taken fluconazole before starting to take any new medications within 7 days of receiving fluconazole. Be sure to mention any of the following: amitriptyline; amphotericin B (Abelcet, AmBisome); anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven); calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine (Norvasc, in Caduet, in Lotrel, others), felodipine, isradipine, and nifedipine (Adalat, Afeditab, Procardia); carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol); celecoxib (Celebrex, in Consensi); cholesterol-lowering medications (statins) such as atorvastatin (Lipitor, in Caduet), fluvastatin (Lescol), and simvastatin (Zocor, in Vytorin); cyclophosphamide; cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune); diuretics ('water pills') such as hydrochlorothiazide ( Microzide, in Diovan HCT, in Tribenzor, others ); isoniazid (Laniazid, in Rifamate,in Rifater); losartan (Cozaar, in Hyzaar); methadone (Methadose); midazolam (Seizalam); nevirapine (Viramune); nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) and naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox, Naprelan, in Treximet, in Vimovo); oral contraceptives (birth control pills); oral medication for diabetes such as glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (Diabeta, Glynase), and tolbutamide; nortriptyline (Pamelor); phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek); prednisone (Rayos); rifabutin (Mycobutin); rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane, in Rifamate, in Rifater); saquinavir (Invirase); sirolimus (Rapamune); tacrolimus (Astagraf, Prograf); theophylline (Elixophyllin, Theo-24, Theochron); tofacitinib (Xeljanz); triazolam (Halcion); valproic acid (Depakene, Depakote); vinblastine; vincristine (Marqibo); vitamin A; voriconazole (Vfend); and zidovudine (Retrovir, in Combivir, in Trizivir). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. Many other medications may also interact with fluconazole, so be sure to tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking, even those that do not appear on this list.

TakeTogether fluconazole 40 mg (or Diflucan) 1 time per day for 14 days

• do not take more than 3 medications within 14 days
• do not take longer than 7 days for complete recovery
• do not take other medications that may interact with fluconazole
• do not take fluconazole with other medications that may interact with it

tell your doctor if you have new or worsening health problems, such as kidney disease, heart failure, have a stomach or intestinal ulcer, are taking other medications, are taking any other drugs you may be taking, such as blood thinners, COX-2 inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven), warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven), riociguat, or sumatriptan (Ivermectin, in Caduet, in Lotrel, others), calcium channel blockers such as verapamil (Agesp upon voriconazole (Vfend), Spedra, in Tribenzor, others), or tiotropium (Atacant).

About fluconazole

What does it do?

Thrush is a fungal infection, commonly caused by a type of yeast called candida. Although candida is naturally present in the body, an imbalance can trigger thrush symptoms. Fluconazole 150mg (also known as Diflucan and other brand names) kills certain types of fungi and restores your body's natural balance.

Taking fluconazole for the first time

Fluconazole treatment for thrush is simple - just one capsule to be swallowed with a glass of water. You can take this medicine at any time of day, with or without a meal.

How effective is it?

Women taking fluconazole should see an improvement within a few days. Some women will notice improvement in 24 hours.

For men, the condition can take a little longer to clear up. The symptoms should clear up within a few days, although this can take up to a week.

If your condition hasn't cleared up within one week, you should consult a doctor.

Cautions when using fluconazole

Thrush is an infection which can occur without sexual contact, so it is not a sexually transmitted disease. However, the infection can be passed on during sex, so it is recommended that you should not have sex until the infection has cleared up.

If you regularly suffer from thrush, then it's advisable that both you and your partner have thrush treatment at the same time.

Taking too much can make you unwell, so contact your doctor or nearest hospital immediately if you take more than you should.

Side effects of fluconazole

As with any medicine, there are side effects. Although a serious allergic reaction to fluconazole is rare. Common side effects (occurring in one in ten patients) include nausea, stomach discomfort, diarrhoea, wind, rash and headache. However, these side effects are usually mild and don't tend to last long. If symptoms persist, or are particularly severe, contact your doctor.

A full list of side effects is available in the manufacturer's.

When not to take fluconazole

You should not take fluconazole while you are pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding.

Do not take fluconazole if you've ever had an allergic reaction to any of its ingredients or any other medicines which you have taken to treat a fungal infection.

Tell your doctor before taking fluconazole if:

• Have liver or kidney problems.
• Suffer from heart disease, including heart rhythm problems.
• Have abnormal levels of potassium, calcium, or magnesium in your blood.

Tell your doctor about any other medicines you are taking, or have recently taken before taking fluconazole.

There is a very rare theoretical risk of abnormal heart rhythm if fluconazole is taken at the same time as some other medications -.

Additional information

Patient Information Leaflet

The Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) is the leaflet included in the pack with a medicine and must be read before taking the medicine. It is written for patients and gives information about taking or using a medicine.

This page written and reviewed by doctors

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This leaflet applies to your medical condition, whether you have it or not.

You should keep the leaflet with your medical condition information leaflet (as part of your medical history), unless directed to do so. If you do not understand the information, you should talk to a pharmacist or dietitian.

Important points:

• This leaflet does not contain all the available information.
• You should always read the enclosed leaflet before taking this medicine.

You will receive regularly with the patient information leaflet if it is updated.

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Generic Diflucan 150mg (Fluconazole) 28 Capsules

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Product DescriptionThe brand Diflucan 150mg contains fluconazole as its active ingredient. Diflucan is an antifungal drug primarily used to treat fungal infections, such as vaginal yeast infections, which are often resistant to other antifungal treatments. It is effective against certain types of fungal infections, such as the fungus Candida. Diflucan 150mg is a prescriptiononly medication used to treat certain types of fungal infections, such as vaginal yeast infections, which are often resistant to other antifungal treatments. Diflucan 150mg is a prescriptiononly medication used to treat certain types of fungal infections, such as vaginal yeast infections, which are often resistant to other antif fungal treatments.

Diflucan (fluconazole) Dosage for Adults

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What is fluconazole?

Fluconazole is an antifungal medication that is used to treat vaginal candidiasis (fungal infection caused by candida) and oral thrush (a fungal infection caused by Candida, which is the same species as the fungus). Fluconazole is available in tablet form and as an oral tablet. It is given intravenously. The recommended dosage for treatment is as follows: a single dose of 150 mg. for oral thrush. It is also available as a single dose of 200 mg, once a day. Fluconazole is indicated in children aged 12 years and older. Dosing is based on a range of factors including age, weight, and length of treatment.