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Novo-Fluconazole
(fluconazole)-
In this factsheet:
- How does Novo-Fluconazole work? What will it do for me?
- How should I use Novo-Fluconazole?
- What form(s) does Novo-Fluconazole come in?
- Who should NOT take Novo-Fluconazole?
- What side effects are possible with Novo-Fluconazole?
- Are there any other precautions or warnings for Novo-Fluconazole?
- What other drugs could interact with Novo-Fluconazole?
DIN (Drug Identification Number)
| 02236979 | NOVO-FLUCONAZOLE 100MG TABLET |
| 02236978 | NOVO-FLUCONAZOLE 50MG TABLET |
How does Novo-Fluconazole work? What will it do for me?
Fluconazole is an antifungal medication used for the treatment of certain types of fungus infections. It is most commonly used to treat fungal infections of the mouth (thrush), esophagus (the tube that takes food from the throat to the stomach), lungs, urinary tract, and vagina (yeast infection).
Fluconazole is also used for prevention of the recurrence of cryptococcal meningitis in people with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and to decrease the risk of candidiasis infection in people undergoing bone marrow transplants who are treated with chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the ones listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
How should I use Novo-Fluconazole?
The recommended dose of fluconazole varies with the condition being treated, the dosage form being used, and the age and circumstances of the person being treated.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is very important that this medication be taken on a regular schedule as prescribed by the doctor. Continue to take the full course of this medication even if you start to feel better. If you miss a dose of this medication, take it as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and carry on with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does Novo-Fluconazole come in?
Capsules
Each opaque, white cap and body hard gelatin capsule, printed in black "N" and "150" on opposing cap and body portions of the capsule, contains fluconazole 150 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, gelatin, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, pregelatinized starch, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc and titanium dioxide.
Tablets
50 mg
Each pink, four-sided compressed tablet, engraved "N" on one side and "50" on the other side, contains fluconazole 50 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, FD&C Red No. 40, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and povidone.
100 mg
Each pink, four-sided compressed tablet, engraved "N" on one side and "100" on the other side, contains fluconazole 100 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, FD&C Red No. 40, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and povidone.
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.
Who should NOT take Novo-Fluconazole?
This medication should not be taken by:
- anyone allergic to fluconazole or to any of the ingredients of the medication
- anyone taking the medication terfenadine when fluconazole is taken in doses greater than 400 mg daily
- anyone taking the medication cisapride
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