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    FLUCONAZOLE

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FLUCONAZOLE CAPSULES 150 MG

Fluconazole capsule is indicated in adults for the treatment of:

• Cryptococcal meningitis.

• Coccidioidomycosis.

• Invasive candidiasis.

• Mucosal candidiasis including oropharyngeal, oesophageal candidiasis, candiduria and chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis.

• Chronic oral atrophic candidiasis (denture sore mouth) if dental hygiene or topical treatment are insufficient.

• Vaginal candidiasis, acute or recurrent; when local therapy is not appropriate.

• Candidal balanitis when local therapy is not appropriate.

• Dermatomycosis including tinea pedis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea versicolor and dermal candida infections when systemic therapy is indicated.

• Tinea unguinium (onychomycosis) when other agents are not considered appropriate.


COMPOSITION

Fluconazole….150 mg

Method of administration: Oral

DOSAGE

The dose should be based on the nature and severity of the fungal infection. Treatment of infections requiring multiple dosing should be continued until clinical parameters or laboratory tests indicate that active fungal infection has subsided. An inadequate period of treatment may lead to recurrence of active infection.

SIDE EFFECT
Headache.
Diarrhoea.
Nausea or upset stomach.
Dizziness.
Stomach pain.
Vomiting.
Changes in the way food tastes.
Severe rash in people with lowered immunity.




PRECAUTION
Fluconazole has been studied for treatment of tinea capitis in children. It was shown not to be superior to griseofulvin and the overall success rate was less than 20%. Therefore, Fluconazole Capsules should not be used for tinea capitis.
Fluconazole Capsules should be administered with caution to patients with renal dysfunction.
Fluconazole Capsules should be administered with caution to patients with liver dysfunction.



PRESENTATION
Fluconazole Capsule is available in Alu-Alu blister of 10 capsules.