Fluconazole: how to take it safely
Diflucan
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Treats fungal infections such as vaginal thrush, mouth and throat thrush and some serious yeast infections.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow with water. For vaginal thrush it is often a single dose.
When to take it
Take it once a day, or as a single dose, as prescribed.
Take it with
With or without food.
What to avoid
- Pregnancy, unless your doctor says so.
- Alcohol.
- Tell your pharmacist about all medicines you take, as many interact with it.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver or heart rhythm problems.
Possible side effects
Nausea, headache, stomach upset, rash.
Get help if
Yellow skin or eyes, dark urine, severe rash, or palpitations: see a doctor.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.