Diflucan capsules

Diflucan is one of a group of medicines called antifungals. The active ingredient is fluconazole. Diflucan is used to treat infections caused by fungi or yeasts. The most common cause of fungal infections is a yeast called Candida.

Candida can cause a wide variety of infections, including vaginal infections. Vaginal yeast infection is characterised by:

• Increase in vaginal discharge.
• White, non-smelling vaginal discharge with a cottage cheese appearance.
• Vaginal itching, burning and redness.
• Pain or burning sensation when passing urine or having sex.

Always take Diflucan exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

The whole course of treatment for vaginal thrush is one capsule which you take by mouth. Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water. You can take your medicine with or without a meal at any time of day.

Your condition should start to clear up within a few days – some women notice an improvement in one day. If your condition does not clear up within a few days you should go back to your doctor.

If you take more Diflucan than you should

Do not take Diflucan if:

• You have ever had an allergic reaction to:
• Any of the ingredients of Diflucan.
• Other medicines you have taken to treat a fungal infection. The symptoms may include itching, reddening of the skin or difficulty in breathing.
• You are taking terfenadine or astemizole (an antihistamine for allergies).
• You are taking cisapride (used for stomach upsets).
• You are taking pimozide (for treating schizophrenia).
• You are taking quinidine (used for irregular heartbeats).

Take special care with Diflucan

Tell your doctor if:

• You are 16 years or younger.
• You have liver or kidney problems.
• You suffer from heart disease, including heart rhythm problems.
• You have abnormal levels of potassium, calcium or magnesium in your blood.

Other medicines and Diflucan

Tell your doctor immediately if you are taking terfenadine or astemizole (an antihistamine for treating allergies) or cisapride (used for stomach upsets) as these should not be taken with Diflucan.

There are some medicines that may interact with Diflucan. For a list of these medicines, see the package leaflet. Please tell your doctor if you are taking any of these medicines. You should also tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

You should not take Diflucan if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• When driving vehicles or using machines, it should be taken into account that occasionally dizziness or fits may occur.
• This medicine contains a small amount of lactose (sugar). If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, please contact your doctor before taking this medicine.             
• Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
• Do not store above 30°C.

Diflucan capsules are not suitable for everyone. For this reason, Diflucan is only available on prescription. A doctor can write a prescription for Diflucan after an (online) consultation.

Would you like to know what Diflucan capsules cost? You can find the current price on our order page. The cost of the online consultation and a service fee are included in the price.

Like all medicines, Diflucan can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. A few people develop allergic reactions although serious allergic reactions are rare. If you get any of the following symptoms, tell your doctor immediately.

• Sudden wheezing, difficulty in breathing or tightness in chest.
• Swelling of eyelids, face or lips.
• Itching all over the body reddening of the skin or itchy red spots.
• Skin rash.
• Severe skin reactions such as a rash that causes blistering (this can affect the mouth and tongue).
• If you are an AIDS patient, you are more likely to get severe skin reactions to drugs including Diflucan.

Very common side effects which may affect more than 1 person in 10 are listed below:

• Feeling sick.
• Stomach discomfort.
• Diarrhoea.
• Wind.
• Rash.
• Headache.

These undesirable effects are usually mild. If they cause you discomfort or are long lasting, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

Other side effects:

• Itching.
• Being sick.
• Seizure.
• Lower than normal white blood cells that help defend against infections and blood cells that help to stop bleeding.
• High blood levels of cholesterol, fats or salt.
• Liver damage and yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice).
• Hair loss.
• Dizziness.
• Altered sense of taste.
• Change in heart rate or rhythm.
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping).
• Somnolence (feeling sleepy).
• Myalgia (muscle pain).
• Fatigue.
• Vertigo.

If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

What Diflucan contains

• The active substance is 150 mg fluconazole.

The other ingredients are:

Colouring agent:

• Titanium dioxide (E171)
• Patent blue V (E131)

Other inactive ingredients:

• Colloidal silicon dioxide
• Gelatin (capsule shell)
• Lactose
• Magnesium stearate
• Maize starch