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Diflucan - Fluconazole - Oral Brand Drug
General Information
- Below is miscellaneous information regarding Diflucan.
- Diflucan
- flew-CON-uh-zole
Diflucan Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
Drug Compatibility Recommendations
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include hallucinations and changes in behavior.
What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered.
- If it is almost time for the next dose, take the scheduled dose only.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Read Before Using Diflucan (precautions)
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.
Medicinal Applications
- This medication is an antifungal agent used to treat infections in certain areas of the body caused by yeast and yeast-like organisms.
Possible Side Effects
- This medication may cause stomach upset, loss of appetite, altered taste, diarrhea, nausea, headache or dizziness during the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
- If these symptoms persist or become severe, inform your doctor.
- In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include.
Diflucan Miscellaneous Notes
- This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
- Do not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else.
- A different medicine may be needed.
Usage Instructions
- This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet.
- Read it carefully.
- Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions you may have about this medicine.
- This medication works best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
- Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals.
- Take as directed since different conditions require different methods of use.
- This drug is usually taken once daily.
- Another dosing method involves taking the drug for one week per month until treatment is completed.
- Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
- Stopping the medication too early may allow the yeast to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.