| Patient Education Monograph |
| Fluconazole Tablets (flew-KOE-nuh-zole) |
| Common Brand Name(s) |
| Diflucan |
| Uses |
| This medicine is used to treat certain yeast
infections of the mouth and throat, the urinary tract, vagina, the
lining of the stomach and pelvis, and to treat pneumonia. It may be
prescribed for other reasons. |
| Contraindications |
| Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to this
medicine or to similar medications or you are breastfeeding |
| How To Use |
| How much medicine you take and how often you take it
depends on many factors, including the condition being treated, your
age, and weight. If you have any questions about the amount and/or
frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care
provider. Lab tests will be needed to check therapy. Be sure to keep
appointments. Take this medicine until it is all gone or as told to
you by your doctor. |
| Side Effects |
| Every medicine can cause side effects, but many
people have no, or minor, side effects. Tell your doctor or
pharmacist if any of the following occurs: Liver damage; severe
allergic reaction; scaly, red skin over a large portion of the body.
Headache; nausea; stomach pain; diarrhea. |
| Precautions |
Use of this medicine has been associated with rare
cases of serious liver damage, including deaths mainly in patients
with serious medical conditions. Fluconazole-associated liver damage
has not been attributed to total daily dose, length of therapy, or
sex or age of the patient. This type of liver damage has usually,
but not always been reversible when this medicine was stopped. Lab
tests to check this medicine's effects on your liver will be
needed.
Before using this medicine, tell your health care
provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant or plan to
become pregnant; if you are taking, will be taking or stop taking
any prescription or nonprescription medicine; if you have any other
medical conditions |
|
Common Diflucan Misspellings |
| Diflcan, Difluecan, Difluecan |
| Notes |
| If you have any questions about your medicine, please
talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. |
| Missed Dose |
| If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If
several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next
dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your
doctor. If more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or
pharmacist. |
| Storage |
| Store between 41 to 86 degrees
F. |
| Other Diflucan Drug Comparison Information, Pricing & Online Facts |
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