Product name:Diflucan
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DIN:03574215
Status:Marketed
Status date:2017-11-26
| Active ingredient(s) | Strength |
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| Diflucan (fluconazole) | 150 mg |
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Take Diflucan orally, as directed by your doctor. Swallow the medicine as a whole, without chewing or crushing it. Do not chew or crush it. Take Diflucan orally daily (every 12 hours) or as prescribed by your doctor.
Diflucan may cause some side effects, although not everybody gets them. If any of the following side effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
If you experience any of the following side effects, call your doctor immediately: difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat; swelling of the feet or lower legs; dizziness; vision changes (blurring, color vision changes, sensitivity to light)
If you have any questions about taking Diflucan, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. Ask your pharmacist for a list of all medicines you take.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Talk to your doctor before taking Diflucan if you have:
Disclaimer:Medication supplied "in the UK" without a prescription is not intended to be used by anyone else and is not to be taken or administered by women or children.
Read all of this medication information before you start taking it, and if you have any concerns or questions, contact your pharmacist or doctor.Do not take Diflucan if you are allergic to fluconazole or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before taking this medicine.
Generic name:Diflucan - oral
Pronunciation(dye-kuh-loe-tuh-fen-pees-us)
Brand name(s)Diflucan
This drug is used to treat the following conditions caused by bacteria sensitive to fluconazole (Diflucan). These are serious side effects of the medication that require immediate medical attention (see WARNINGS). This section is for educational and informational purposes only. Use this medication only as directed. If symptoms persist, talk to your health care professional.
Fluconazole is a synthetic form of the fluoroquinolone drug ciprofloxacin. It is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria. It is used for a variety of purposes (see WARNINGS). Fluconazole has to be taken by mouth only. Do not crush, chew or break it. This drug is not a cure for the infection. It cannot kill the bacteria or make it too sensitive to its components. This drug is a bactericide. The bactericidal effect of fluconazole is due to it. The dose of fluconazole depends on the type of infection. For a course of 500 mg to 1,500 mg (2 to 6 times a day), the dose is 500 to 1,500 mg every 8 hours for 3 to 6 days. For a course of 1,200 mg (2 to 6 doses), the dose is 1,200 mg every 8 hours for 3 to 6 days. For a course of 2,000 mg (5 to 20 tablets) a day, the dose is 2,000 mg every 8 hours for 4 to 6 days. For a course of 3,000 mg (10 tablets) a day, the dose is 3,000 mg every 8 hours for 4 to 6 days. For a course of 4,200 mg (5 tablets) a day, the dose is 4,200 mg every 8 hours for 4 to 6 days. For a course of 6,400 mg (10 tablets) a day, the dose is 6,400 mg every 8 hours for 4 to 6 days. For a course of 8,400 mg (10 tablets) a day, the dose is 8,400 mg every 8 hours for 4 to 6 days. For a course of 12,400 mg (20 tablets) a day, the dose is 12,400 mg every 8 hours for 4 to 6 days. Fluconazole is a bactericide. It kills a wide variety of bacteria (Bacteroides, Enterobacterici, Proteus, Staphylococci) sensitive to the active ingredient. It is also used for other infections in human and animal tissues.
Use as directed by your doctor. Take this drug with food to avoid stomach upset. Swallow the tablets whole. Do not chew or crush them. If possible, use an anti-bacterial (e.g. cephalosporin) tablet-scissors (not a toothbrush) to clean the tablet-scissors. If possible, use a special product (e.g. a toothbrush) to clean the tablet-scissors.
This medication may be taken with or without food. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. Do not take this drug with dairy products (e.g. milk, yogurt) or calcium-fortified products. If you are taking this drug while you are pregnant or may become pregnant, tell your doctor before use. For the same reason, do not take this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy. It may affect the developing baby.
To reduce the risk of stomach bleeding, take this drug at the same time(s) every day. The risk of bleeding may be greater in older adults or children. Before starting therapy with this drug, call your doctor or pharmacist at once if you have stomach problems or bleeding problems that requires you to start taking this drug. If you have these conditions, tell your doctor promptly.
Diflucan may decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. To reduce the risk of possible pregnancy, use a method of birth control (e.g., condoms) while taking this drug. If possible, use a method of birth control only if your doctor told you to. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
This drug may also decrease the effectiveness of hormone therapy.
Diflucan Tablet is used to manage fungal and yeast infections, and may help prevent or reduce the symptoms of a more severe form of Candida infections, such as liver disease and meningitis. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol, an important component of fungal cell membranes.
Diflucan Tablet is available in tablets of Diflucan and is a prescription medicine. You must complete a consultation form that will be submitted to our doctor for confirmation. We will choose the form that is most appropriate for you and then decide if Diflucan Tablet is the right medicine for you.
You will receive a copy of the prescription and a copy of the results of your blood tests with each visit. We will check your results and determine if Diflucan Tablet is safe and effective for you.
Medicine must be prescribed according to your specific medical condition, symptoms and results. You will be required to read and follow the instructions on the prescription before taking Diflucan Tablet. This is not a complete list of all side effects and others may occur.
Show MoreWhile Diflucan Tablet is not a cure for any disease, you must be completely sure that you have medical conditions before taking it. You should not take Diflucan Tablet if you have taken an MAO inhibitor, including isocarboxazid, linezolid, macrolide antibiotics, piperacillin/tazobactam, piperacillin/tazobactam, cephalosporins, macrolide antibiotics, nitrofurantoin or nitrofurantoin derivatives, amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, cefixime or cefixime, amoxicillin/isosorbide mononitrate, cefdinir or cefdinir, azithromycin, cefdinir, cefpodoxile or cefpodoxile, cefdinir, cefpodoxile or cefpodoxile, cefpodoxile or cefpodoxile
DO NOT TAKE THESE MEDICATIONS IF YOU ARE UNICA USED TO TAKE THESE MEDICATIONS.
COPPERMOULIN/MARC KIDDNEY
TOBICAL
ORUSES INADULTS:
Always read the directions on the medicine package before use.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.
Do not use TAB if the expiry date or the date printed on the pack does not match. TAB should not be used as a language barrier when you can no longer speak, read or understand English. Avoid LLLRs if you have a heart condition, low blood pressure, stroke, high or low blood potassium, heart attack, fast or irregular heart beat, history of seizures, high blood cholesterol or diabetes, or taking other medicines that can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. Inform your doctor about all other medicines you are taking to avoid interactions. TAB is for medicines that are only available with a doctor.
If you are allergic to Diflucan or any other medicine, you should not take TAB. For any other medicines, you should not take TAB. For example, you can only buy TAB from pharmacies that are registered with the EU Agency for Medicines and Health Products.
MARC KIDDNEY
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
TAB should not be used if the medicine is for medicines that are only available with a doctor.
Diflucan® is a brand of antifungal medicine that is used to treat certain types of fungal infections. Diflucan®, also known as fluconazole, is an antifungal medication that has been shown to be effective for treating certain types of vaginal candidiasis. It works by interfering with the fungal cell membranes that line the vaginal walls and allows the fungus to survive. Diflucan® is available in three different strengths, 2.5 mg, 5 mg and 10 mg tablets. The recommended dose is usually 1 tablet twice a day, taken on the same day every day for 14 days. However, it is important to note that you should complete your full course of treatment even if you start feeling better. It is also important to inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney or heart problems. In conclusion, Diflucan® is an effective treatment option for treating vaginal candidiasis.
Diflucan® is a brand of antifungal medicine used to treat certain types of fungal infections. Diflucan®, also known as fluconazole, is an antifungal medication that is used to treat certain types of vaginal candidiasis. It is important to complete your full course of treatment even if you start feeling better.Diflucan® is a prescription medicine used to treat fungal infections. The recommended dose is usually 1 tablet twice a day, taken for 14 days. However, it is important to complete your full course of treatment even if you start feeling better.The price of Diflucan in the Philippines is Rs. 699 per tablet. This medicine is available only with a valid prescription from your doctor.
The drug is used to treat the following conditions:
This medicine is for people aged 16 years and over. The expiry date on the pack has passed.
Diflucan (Fluconazole) is used to treat infections of the ear, nose or throat. It is also used to treat certain other conditions.
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