What is the most important information I should know about fluconazole?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to fluconazole, or similar drugs such as
clotrimazole (
Lotrimin), econazole (
Spectazole),
ketoconazole (
Nizoral),
miconazole (
Monistat),
sertaconazole (
Ertaczo), sulconazole (
Exelderm),
terconazole (
Terazol), tioconazole (
Vagistat-1),
or
voriconazole (
Vfend).
Do not use fluconazole if you are also taking
cisapride (
Propulsid) or
terfenadine
(
Seldane).
Before taking fluconazole, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, a
heart rhythm disorder, or a history of "Long QT syndrome."
Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your
symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Fluconazole will not treat a
viral infection such as the
common cold or flu.
What is fluconazole?
Fluconazole is an antifungal antibiotic.
Fluconazole is used to treat infections caused by fungus, which can invade any part of the
body including the mouth, throat, esophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area, and the blood.
Fluconazole is also used to prevent fungal infection in people with weak immune systems
caused by cancer treatment, bone marrow transplant, or diseases such as AIDS.
Fluconazole may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking fluconazole?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to fluconazole, or similar drugs such as
clotrimazole (Lotrimin), econazole (Spectazole), ketoconazole (Nizoral), miconazole (Monistat),
sertaconazole (Ertaczo), sulconazole (Exelderm), terconazole (Terazol), tioconazole (Vagistat-1),
or voriconazole (Vfend).
Do not use fluconazole if you are also taking cisapride (Propulsid) or terfenadine
(Seldane).
Before taking fluconazole, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment
or special tests to safely take fluconazole.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell
your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Fluconazole can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this
medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take fluconazole?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in
larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on
your prescription label.
Your dose will depend on the infection you are treating. Vaginal infections are often
treated with only one pill. For other infections, your first dose may be a double dose. Carefully
follow your doctor's instructions. Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.
Take this medicine with a full glass of water.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. To be sure
you get the correct dose, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not
with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for
one.
Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your
symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Fluconazole will not treat a
viral infection such as the common cold or flu.
Store the tablets at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
You may store liquid fluconazole in a refrigerator, but do not allow it to freeze.
Throw away any leftover liquid medicine that is more than 2 weeks old.
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