Diflucan *

Description

Diflucan / Flucan / Flucanol (fluconazole) can be prescribed to treat a number of different fungal infections.

For adults, fluconazole 150 mg can treat and prevent the recurrence of the following types of fungal infections:

Cryptococcal meningitis — affecting the brainCoccidioidomycosis — affecting the bronchopulmonary systemOral thrush — affecting the mucosa of the oral cavity, throat, and denturesGenital thrush — affecting the vagina or penisSkin fungus, including athlete’s foot, fungus in the groin area, tinea versicolor, nail fungus and skin inflammations caused by Candida.For children and adolescents under the age of 18, fluconazole treats the following types of fungal

infections:

Oral thrushInfections caused by CandidaCryptococcal meningitisIt can also be prescribed to prevent an infection caused by Candida in people whose immune systems are weak and not working properly. The infection originates in the bloodstream or urinary tract and affects the heart, lungs, and other organs.

Fluconazole belongs to the therapeutic group known as azole antifungals.

DosageThe dosage and regimen are set by the prescribing doctor, depending on the type of infection and the patient’s age. Don’t double-dose to make up for a missed dose. If an extra dose has been accidentally taken, see a doctor immediately or take the medicine with you to a hospital emergency room.