Details

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• Active Ingredient: Fluconazole 150 mg

• Manufacturer: Pfizer Pharmaceuticals

• Dosage Form: Hard gelatin capsule with a turquoise blue body and cap, overprinted with “Pfizer” and “FLU-150”

Indications

Diflucan 150mg Capsule is indicated for the treatment of:

• Cryptococcal meningitis and other cryptococcal infections

• Systemic candidiasis, including candidemia and disseminated candidiasis

• Mucosal candidiasis, such as oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis

• Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis

• Vaginal candidiasis (acute or recurrent)

• Candidal balanitis

• Dermatomycosis, including tinea pedis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea versicolor, and dermal candida infections

• Tinea unguium (onychomycosis) when other treatments are not appropriate

Instructions for Use

• Administration: For oral use only. Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water. Do not chew or crush the capsule.

• Dosage:

  • Adults:

    • Cryptococcal meningitis: 400 mg on the first day, followed by 200 mg daily for at least 10–12 weeks.

    • Systemic candidiasis: 400 mg on the first day, followed by 200 mg daily.

    • Mucosal candidiasis: 50–200 mg daily.

    • Vaginal candidiasis: 150 mg as a single dose.

  • Children:

    • The dosage is based on body weight.

    • For example, for oropharyngeal candidiasis, the usual dose is 3 mg/kg on the first day, followed by 1.5 mg/kg daily.

• Precautions:

  • Use with caution in patients with liver or kidney impairment.

  • Not recommended during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester.

  • May cause side effects such as nausea, headache, abdominal pain, and skin rash.

  • Avoid alcohol consumption, as it may enhance side effects such as dizziness and drowsiness.