Diflucan is used for treating and preventing certain yeast and fungal infections. Diflucan is an azole antifungal. It kills sensitive fungi by interfering with the formation of the fungal cell membrane.
Diflucan is used for:
Treating and preventing certain yeast and fungal infections. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Diflucan is an azole antifungal. It kills sensitive fungi by interfering with the formation of the fungal cell membrane.
How to use Diflucan:
Use Diflucan as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
* Take Diflucan by mouth with or without food.
* Take Diflucan at least 2 hours before proton pump inhibitors (eg, omeprazole).
* To clear up your infection completely, take Diflucan for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days. Do not miss any doses.
* Diflucan works best if it is taken at the same time each day.
* If you miss a dose of Diflucan , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Diflucan.
Possible side effects of Diflucan:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
* Changes in taste; dizziness; headache; nausea; stomach pain.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
* Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); diarrhea; scaly, red skin over a large portion of the body; swollen or tender abdomen; vomiting; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
