Fluconazole 150mg. Fluconazole belongs to a group of drugs called antifungal agents, and is used to treat infections, such as thrush.

Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal thrush and can also be used by your partner if he has thrush on his penis. Thrush is caused by a yeast called Candida albicans, which lives problem free in the bodies of many women, but occasionally the natural balance that keeps the yeast under control is disturbed and this results in an infection.

Fluconazole 150 mg Directions:

The capsule should be swallowed whole with a drink of water. One capsule is the complete course of treatment.

If you take more Fluconazole than you should: If you (or someone else) swallow a lot of the capsules all together, or if you think a child has swallowed any of the capsules, contact your nearest hospital casualty department or your doctor immediately.

How quickly will the treatment start to work?

• Your condition should begin to clear up within two days. For some women the effect can be noticed in one day
• If after seven days or more, thrush recurs, you can take this medicine again
• If your condition does not improve after one week you should tell your doctor
• If the thrush recurs more than twice within six months, you should see your doctor.

Fluconazole 150 mg contains active ingredient:

• Fluconazole

Other ingredients are lactose, maize starch, colloidal anhydrous silica, sodium laurilsulfate and magnesium stearate.The capsule shell contains gelatin and the colours brilliant blue (E133) and titanium dioxide (E171).

Before taking Fluconazole 150 mg:

• If you are under 16 or over 60 years of age
• If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in Fluconazole 150 mg capsule or other antifungals and other thrush treatments
• If you are taking the antihistamine terfenadine or the prescription medicine cisapride
• If you are taking any other medication other than the Pill
• If you have had thrush more than twice in the last six months
• If you have any disease affecting your liver or kidneys or if you have had unexplained jaundice
• If you suffer from any other chronic disease or illness
• If you or your partner have had exposure to a sexually transmitted disease
• If you are unsure about the cause of your symptoms.

Women Only:

• If you have abnormal or irregular vaginal bleeding or a blood stained discharge
• If you have vaginal or vulval sores, ulcers or blisters
• If you are experiencing lower abdominal pain or a burning sensation on passing urine
• If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or are breast-feeding.

• If your sexual partner does not have thrush
• If you have penile sores, ulcers or blisters
• If you have an abnormal penile discharge (leakage)
• If your penis has started to smell
• If you have pain on passing urine.

This product contains lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.

Taking Fluconazole with food and drink

• This medicine does not interact with alcohol or nicotine and may be taken with or without food, at any time of the day.

Pregnancy and Breast-feeding

• Do not take Fluconazole if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breast-feeding.

Possible Side Effects:

Like all medicines, Fluconazole can have side effects. The most common side effects are:

• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Wind
• Nausea

Rarely people have experienced:

• Liver problems
• Headache
• Rash

As can happen with any medicine, a few people may develop an allergic reaction. If you experience the following, tell your doctor immediately or go to the casualty department at your nearest hospital:

• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling of the lips, face and neck

The following side effects have also been reported rarely, but may not be directly due to Fluconazole:

• Hair loss
• Skin reactions
• Blood disorders
• Fits

If you have these or any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.