Pack size: 1 Capsule  |  Price is for the whole Capsule

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Fluconazole

Form: Capsule 50mg

Indication

Cryptococcal meningitis, Candidiasis, Tinea pedis, Tinea cruris, Tinea corporis, Vaginal candidiasis, Onychomycosis, Coccidioidomycosis, Cryptococcosis, Histoplasmosis, Mucosal candidiasis, Candidal balanitis, Dermatophytosis

Administration

May be taken with or without food Reconstitution: Powd for oral susp: Add 24 mL of distilled or purified water to the container labeled as containing 0.35 g or 1.4 g of fluconazole to provide a susp containing 50 mg or 200 mg per 5 mL, respectively. Shake vigorously to suspend the powd.

Adult Dose

$49

Child Dose

Child: PO 3–12 mg/kg/day, max 600 mg/day q24h Max 800–1,000 mg/day may be used for some CNS fungal infections Age Average Weight Dose/Day 1 year: 9 kg - ½ spoonful 1-2 years: 12 kg- 1 spoonful 2-3 years: 14 kg- 1½ spoonful 3-4 years: 16 kg- 2 spoonful

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: Haemodialysis patients: Usual dose given after each session. CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation <50 and not receiving dialysis 50% of the usual dose. >50 Usual dose.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity.

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Safety Advice

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