Fluconazole capsules

Fluconazole 150 mg is a full course of treatment for thrush. Only use this product if you have been previously diagnosed by your doctor as having thrush. Fluconazole, the active ingredient, belongs to a group of medicines called antifungal agents (azoles). It fights the cause of infections such as thrush.

The most common symptoms of vaginal thrush are:

• Increase in discharge from the vagina.
• White, non-smelling vaginal discharge with a cottage cheese appearance.
• Pain or burning sensation in the vagina when passing urine or having sex.
• Itching around the outside of the vagina and/or labia and swelling or redness.

If this product was prescribed for you by a doctor, you should take Fluconazole 150 mg capsules exactly as directed. If you purchased this product without a prescription, follow these directions closely:

The full course of treatment consists of a single Fluconazole capsule of 150 mg. The capsule is to treat thrush at the site of infection and should be swallowed whole with a glass of water.

The symptoms of thrush should disappear within two days of treatment. If no improvement is seen after seven days, you must tell your doctor. If the infection returns after seven days another capsule may be taken, but if you have more than two infections within six months you should see your doctor.

If you take more Fluconazole than you should

Do not take Fluconazole if:

• You are allergic to fluconazole, to other medicines you have taken to treat fungal infections or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (see section ‘What Fluconazole contains').
• You are taking terfenadine (an antihistamine for treating allergies) or cisapride (used for stomach problems).

Take special care with Fluconazole

Before taking Fluconazole, you should see your doctor if:

• You are unsure whether you have thrush or this is the first time you have had these symptoms.
• You have had more than two infections of thrush in the last six months.
• You or your partner have ever been exposed to a sexually transmitted disease.
• You are taking any medicine other than the pill.
• You are aged under 16 or over 60.
• You have ever had an allergic reaction to fluconazole or any other vaginal antifungal products.
• You have had any disease or illness affecting the liver or kidneys, or have had any unexplained jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes).
• You suffer from any other chronic disease or illness.
• You are a woman and you have:
• Abnormal or irregular vaginal bleeding or a blood-stained discharge.
• A foul-smelling discharge from the vagina.
• Lower stomach pain, fever or chills, or pain or burning sensation on passing urine.
• Ulcers, blisters or sores of the vagina or vulva.
• Diarrhoea or are feeling sick or vomiting.

Please refer to the package leaflet for warnings associated with the use of this medicine in men.

Other medicines and Fluconazole

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Do not use Fluconazole 150 mg capsules if you are taking the antihistamine terfenadine or the medicine cisapride.

Inform your doctor if you are taking:

• Anticoagulants, to prevent blood clots.
• Sulphonylureas, to control diabetes.
• Hydrochlorothiazide, used to treat fluid retention and high blood pressure.
• Benzodiazepines, used as tranquillisers.
• Phenytoin, used to treat epilepsy.
• Rifampicin or rifabutin, types of antibiotics.
• Ciclosporin or tacrolimus, used to reduce the immune response.
• Theophylline, used to control asthma.
• Zidovudine, used to treat HIV infection.
• Astemizole, a type of antihistamine.
• Oral contraceptives.

Note:

• Do not use Fluconazole 150 mg capsules if you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or are breastfeeding.
• Fluconazole capsules are unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machinery, however, when driving or operating machines it should be taken into account that occasionally dizziness or seizures may occur.
• Fluconazole 150 mg capsules contain lactose monohydrate, a type of sugar. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.

Fluconazole is not suitable for everyone. For this reason, this medicine only available on prescription. The doctor will determine if Fluconazole is suitable for you during an online consultation. If you are a candidate for Fluconazole 150 mg capsules, the doctor will write a prescription which you can use to get your capsules from the pharmacy.

Would you like to know what Fluconazole costs? You can find the price of Fluconazole 150 mg capsules on our order page. The cost of the online consultation and a service fee are included in the price.

Like all medicines, Fluconazole 150 mg capsules can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

As with all medicines, some people may be allergic to the capsule. If you are allergic, a reaction will occur soon after you have taken it. If you experience an allergic reaction, stop using this product and tell your doctor straight away or contact your nearest hospital emergency department. Signs of an allergic reaction may include:

• Rash.
• Swallowing or breathing problems.
• Swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue.
• Weakness, feeling dizzy or faint.
• Nausea.

The most common side effects are:

• Sickness or stomach discomfort.
• Diarrhoea and wind.
• Rarely, people have experienced:
• Headaches.
• Liver disorders.

The following have been reported rarely by some patients, but it may not be due to this medicine:

• Skin disorders and unexpected bruising.
• Seizures.
• Hair loss.
• Recurrent infections (e.g., cold and flu).

The active substance is fluconazole. Each capsule contains 150 mg of fluconazole.

The other ingredients are: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, maize starch, sodium laurilsulfate, colloidal anhydrous silica and magnesium stearate.

The capsule shell contains: titanium dioxide (E171), quinoline yellow (E104), sunset yellow (E110) and gelatin.