PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

• Fluconazole 150 mg
• Drug class: Azole antifungal (triazole antifungal)

Uses / Indications

Used to treat fungal and yeast infections, including:

• Vaginal candidiasis (yeast infection)
• Oral thrush
• Fungal skin infections
• Oesophageal candidiasis
• Certain systemic fungal infections

A single 150 mg dose is commonly used for vaginal yeast infection.

Direction for Use

• Usually taken as a single oral dose for uncomplicated vaginal candidiasis
• Can be taken with or without food
• Swallow with water
• Follow doctor’s instructions for repeated or long-term treatment

Side Effects

Common:

• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness

Less common:

• Rash
• Vomiting

Rare but serious:

• Liver problems
• Severe allergic reactions
• Irregular heartbeat (QT prolongation)

Warnings

• Use cautiously in:
• Liver disease
• Kidney disease
• Heart rhythm disorders
• Do not self-treat recurrent infections repeatedly without evaluation
• Seek medical care if severe rash or yellowing of eyes/skin occurs

Interactions

May interact with:

• Warfarin → increased bleeding risk
• Certain diabetes medicines → increased hypoglycaemia risk
• Some statins → muscle toxicity risk
• Certain heart rhythm medications

Cautions

Use carefully in:

• Pregnancy (especially high doses or prolonged use)
• Breastfeeding
• Elderly patients
• Patients taking multiple medications metabolized by the liver