Fluconazole 150mg

Single dose oral antifungal tablet

Effective for the treatment of thrush

Also known under the brand name Diflucan

Buy Fluconazole for Thrush

Fluconazole is a single dose antifungal tablet also known under the brand name Diflucan. The advantage of using tablets is that they stop any internal yeast infection, which a cream or pessary may not treat. Oral tablet treatment may therefore be more effective than pessaries and creams and is also easier to use.

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About Fluconazole

Description

Fluconazole belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. The active substance is fluconazole. It is used to treat infections caused by fungi and may also be used to stop you from getting a candidal infection. The most common cause of fungal infection is a yeast called Candida.

Suitability

Do not take Fluconazole if:

you are allergic (hypersensitive) to fluconazole or any of the other ingredients listed in the patient information leaflet
if you are allergic to any other medicines that you have taken to treat a fungal infection - symptoms may include itching, reddening of the skin or difficulty in breathing
if you are taking terfenadine or astemizole (an antihistamine for allergies)
if you are taking cisapride (used for stomach upsets)
if you are taking quinidine (used for treating heart arrhythmia)
if you are taking pimozide (for treating Schizophrenia)
If you are taking erythromycin (an antibiotic for treating infections)

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. You should not take Fluconazole capsules while you are pregnant unless your doctor has told you to.

Important Interactions

You must tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take other medicines, in particular:

rifampicin or rifabutin (antibiotics for infections)
alfentanil, fentanyl (used as anaesthetic)
amitriptyline, nortriptyline (used as anti-depressant)
amphotericin B, voriconazole (anti-fungal)
medicines that thin the blood to prevent blood clots (warfarin or similar medicines)
benzodiazepines (midazolam, triazolam or similar medicines) used to help you sleep or for anxiety
carbamazepine, phenytoin (used for treating fits)
nifedipine, isradipine, amlodipine, felodipine and losartan (for hypertension- high blood pressure)
olaparib (used for treating ovarian cancer)
ciclosporin, everolimus, sirolimus or tacrolimus (to prevent transplant rejection)
cyclosphosphamide, vinca alkaloids (vincristine, vinblastine or similar medicines) used for treating cancer
halofantrine (used for treating malaria)
statins (atorvastatin, simvastatin and fluvastatin or similar medicines) used for reducing high cholesterol levels
methadone (used for pain)
NSAIDs: celecoxib, flurbiprofen, naproxen, ibuprofen, lornoxicam, meloxicam, diclofenac (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
oral contraceptives
prednisolone (steroid)
zidovudine, also known as AZT; saquinavir (used in HIV-infected patients)
medicines for diabetes such as chlorpropamide, glibenclamide, glipizide or tolbutamide
theophylline (used to control asthma)
vitamin A (nutritional supplement)
ivacaftor (used for treating cystic fibrosis)
amiodarone (used for treating uneven heartbeats, arrhythmias)
hydrochlorothiazide (a diuretic)

Side Effects

headache
stomach discomfort, diarrhoea, feeling sick, vomiting
increases in blood tests of liver function
rash

Please Note

All medication can cause side effects. We have only listed a few to be aware of. Details of all side effects, including rare side effects to be aware of, are listed in the patient information leaflet (PIL). When completing your medical questionnaire, it is very important that you answer the questions truthfully. This is to ensure your doctor has a full picture of your medical history before prescribing. List all medicines you are already taking, including non-prescription and herbal medicines.

Alternatives

There are common and reliable over the counter methods for treating thrush, in particular Canesten treatments.

Looking after your medicine

Do not take medicines after the expiry date stamped on the pack. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.

Medicines are only intended to be used by the person they are prescribed for. Do not give your prescribed medicine to anybody else, even if they have the same symptoms as you. Medicines can be harmful if used by anybody other than the person they have been prescribed for.