What is Diflucan? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Diflucan

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Oral liquid: Shake well just before each use. Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

• Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. You may store the oral liquid in the refrigerator or at room temperature for up to 14 days. Do not freeze.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. You may store the oral liquid in the refrigerator or at room temperature for up to 14 days. Do not freeze.

• Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

• Oral liquid: Shake well just before each use. Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

What to do if you miss a dose of Diflucan

Diflucan contraindications - Who shouldn't take Diflucan?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to fluconazole, or if you are pregnant.

Diflucan warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, heart failure, heart rhythm problems, cancer, HIV/AIDS, or hereditary problems.

• This medicine may cause the following problems: Liver problemsSerious skin reactionsChanges in heart rhythm, including QT prolongationAdrenal gland problems

• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 1 week after the last dose.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Diflucan interactions & what to avoid when taking Diflucan

• Do not use this medicine together with astemizole, cisapride, erythromycin, pimozide, quinidine, or terfenadine.

• Some medicines can affect how fluconazole works. Tell your doctor of all medicines you are taking, including any of the following: Amiodarone, amphotericin B, astemizole, cimetidine, cyclosporine, halofantrine, midazolam, prednisone, rifabutin, rifampin, sirolimus, tacrolimus, theophylline, tofacitinib, tolvaptan, triazolam, vitamin A supplements, voriconazoleBirth control pillsBlood pressure medicine (including amlodipine, felodipine, isradipine, losartan, nifedipine, verapamil)Blood thinner (including warfarin)Cancer medicine (including cyclophosphamide, ibrutinib, olaparib, vinblastine, vincristine)Diuretic (water pill, including hydrochlorothiazide)Medicine to lower cholesterol (including atorvastatin, fluvastatin, simvastatin)Medicine to treat depression (including amitriptyline, nortriptyline)Medicine to treat HIV/AIDS (including saquinavir, zidovudine)Medicine to treat seizures (including carbamazepine, phenytoin)Narcotic pain medicine (including alfentanil, fentanyl, methadone)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, flurbiprofen, ibuprofen, naproxen)Oral diabetes medicine (including glipizide, glyburide, tolbutamide)

• Check with your doctor before starting any new medicines within 7 days of using this medicine.

• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.