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Diflucan-150
(fluconazole-150 (for vaginal candidiasis))-
In this factsheet:
- How does Diflucan-150 work? What will it do for me?
- How should I use Diflucan-150?
- What form(s) does Diflucan-150 come in?
- Who should NOT take Diflucan-150?
- What side effects are possible with Diflucan-150?
- Are there any other precautions or warnings for Diflucan-150?
- What other drugs could interact with Diflucan-150?
DIN (Drug Identification Number)
| 02141442 | DIFLUCAN 150 - 150MG CAPSULE |
How does Diflucan-150 work? What will it do for me?
Fluconazole 150 mg capsules are an antifungal medication used for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections caused by the yeast known as Candida.
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 Diflucan-150?
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. Vaginal candidiasis (yeast) infections are normally treated with a single 150 mg dose of fluconazole.
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 Diflucan-150 come in?
Each hard white gelatin capsule, marked with "Pfizer" and "Diflucan 150 mg", contains fluconazole 150 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, lactose, magnesium stearate, maize starch and sodium lauryl sulfate; capsule shell: gelatin and titanium dioxide.
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 Diflucan-150?
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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