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How to Use
Fluconazole comes as a tablet and liquid to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any
part you do not understand. Take fluconazole exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Shake the liquid well before each use to
mix the medication evenly.
Continue to take fluconazole even if you feel well. Do not stop taking fluconazole without talking to your doctor.
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What special precautions should I follow?
If you are taking antacids, cimetidine (e.g., Tagamet), famotidine (e.g., Pepcid), nizatidine (e.g., Axid), omeprazole (e.g., Prilosec), or ranitidine (e.g., Zantac) while you are taking itraconazole
or ketoconazole, take the other medicine at least 2 hours after you take itraconazole or ketoconazole . If you take these medicines at the same time that you take itraconazole or ketoconazole, they wi
ll keep your antifungal medicine from working properly.
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What is this Drug
Diflucan are used to treat serious fungus infections that may occur in different parts of the body. These medicines may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor
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Before Using This Medicine
Allergies¡XTell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to any of the Diflucan. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as f
ods, preservatives, or dyes.
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Symptoms of overdose may include:
Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical treatment immediately.
Symptoms of Diflucan overdose may include:
- Hallucinations
, paranoia
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Drug Interactions
When you are taking Diflucan, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:
- Alprazolam (e.g., Xanax) or
- Diazepam (e.g.,
Valium) or
- Midazolam (e.g., Versed) or
- Triazolam (e.g., Halcion)¡XSedative effects are increased when taken with itraconazole or ketoconazole.
- Amantadine (e.g., Symmetrel) or
- Antacids or
- Anticholinergics (medicine for abdominal or stomach spasms or cramps) or
- Antidepressants (medicine for depression) or
- Antidyskinetics (medicine for Parkinson's disea
se or other conditions affecting control of muscles) or
- Antihistamines or
- Antipsychotics (medicine for mental illness) or
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