medication information
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.
how to take this medication
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
overdose
In case of Diflucan overdose contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
notes
If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
missed dosage
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. |
