For a full list, see the leaflet inside your medicines packet. There's very little information about taking herbal remedies and supplements with fluconazole.
Tell a pharmacist or doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines, vitamins or supplements. Fluconazole works by killing the fungus or yeast that is causing the infection.
The medicine kills fungus by making holes in its cell membrane, so that the contents leak out. This treats the infection and allows your symptoms to get better. If you are taking fluconazole to prevent an infection, the medicine kills any fungus as it starts to appear. If you have vaginal thrush , balanitis or oral thrush , your symptoms should be better within 7 days of taking fluconazole.
If you have a serious fungal infection, ask your doctor how long it will take for fluconazole to start to work. It may be 1 to 2 weeks before it reaches its full effect. Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of taking fluconazole for vaginal thrush, balanitis or oral thrush.
Your doctor may ask you to take fluconazole for longer, or they may prescribe a different antifungal treatment. It depends on why you're taking fluconazole and whether your infection is getting better.
It could be a single dose, or treatment for several weeks, months or even years. If your doctor prescribes a course of fluconazole, they will advise you how long to take it for. Keep taking your medicine until the course is finished, even if you start to feel better. This will help to stop the infection coming back. If you have a serious infection, you may need to take fluconazole long term. It is safe to take for a long time if your doctor has advised you to. If you take fluconazole long term, your doctor may ask you to have regular blood tests.
There are many different antifungal medicines. Some are available to buy from a pharmacy, others are available on prescription. They can come as creams, gels, sprays, pessaries soft tablets you put into your vagina , tablets, capsules, liquid, or injections. Your doctor or a pharmacist will be able to recommend the best treatment for you, based on your condition. Fluconazole is not likely to affect your contraception, including the combined pill or emergency contraception.
If taking fluconazole makes you vomit or have severe diarrhoea for more than 24 hours, your contraceptive pills may not protect you from pregnancy. Look on the pill packet to find out what to do. Find out what to do if you're taking the pill and you're being sick or have diarrhoea.
There have been some reports of "breakthrough bleeding", known as spotting, when people take fluconazole and the combined pill together. It is not known whether this is to do with the fluconazole. If you get any breakthrough bleeding while using oral contraception, speak to your doctor.
Some studies have shown that there is a small chance that fluconazole could increase the levels of hormones in your body when using the combined pill. You can continue taking fluconazole with your oral contraception, but if you get any side effects, such as feeling sick or tender breasts, speak to your doctor. There is no clear evidence to suggest that fluconazole will reduce fertility in either men or women.
In rare cases, taking fluconazole can make you feel dizzy or lightheaded. If you're affected, do not drive or cycle until this feeling goes away. Page last reviewed: 23 March Next review due: 23 March Fluconazole - Brand name: Diflucan On this page About fluconazole Key facts Who can and cannot take fluconazole How and when to take fluconazone Side effects How to cope with side effects Pregnancy and breastfeeding Cautions with other medicines Common questions.
Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions. Keep using this medicine for the full treatment time, even if you feel better after the first few doses.
Your infection may not clear up if you stop using the medicine too soon. Shake the oral liquid well before each use. Measure the medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. The average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount of liquid.
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses. Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep from freezing. The mixed oral liquid should be kept in the refrigerator or at room temperature and used within 14 days. Do not freeze. It is very important that your doctor check your or your child's progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly.
Blood and urine tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects. If your or your child's symptoms do not improve, or if they become worse, check with your doctor. Continue to take this medicine as directed.
If these effects are mild, they may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects. Serious side effects and their symptoms can include the following:. Disclaimer: Our goal is to provide you with the most relevant and current information. However, because drugs affect each person differently, we cannot guarantee that this list includes all possible dosages. This information is not a substitute for medical advice.
Always speak with your doctor or pharmacist about dosages that are right for you. Fluconazole oral tablet can interact with other medications, vitamins , or herbs you may be taking.
An interaction is when a substance changes the way a drug works. This can be harmful or prevent the drug from working well. To help avoid interactions, your doctor should manage all of your medications carefully. There are certain drugs that you should not use with fluconazole. When used with fluconazole, these drugs can cause dangerous effects in your body. Examples of these drugs include:. Taking fluconazole with certain drugs raises your risk of side effects from those drugs.
However, because drugs interact differently in each person, we cannot guarantee that this information includes all possible interactions. Always speak with your healthcare professional about possible interactions with all prescription drugs, vitamins, herbs and supplements, and over-the-counter drugs that you are taking.
If you have an allergic reaction, call your doctor or local poison control center right away. If your symptoms are severe, call or go to the nearest emergency room. Taking it again could be fatal cause death. For people with kidney disease: If you have kidney disease or a history of kidney disease, your kidneys may not be able to remove this drug from your body like they should.
This may increase the levels of fluconazole in your body and cause more side effects. This drug may also make existing kidney disease worse.
People with liver problems: Fluconazole can cause liver problems. If you already have liver problems, talk with your healthcare professional before taking this drug. People with high blood sugar levels: The oral suspension form of this drug contains sucrose, a kind of sugar. Talk with your doctor before using this drug if you have high blood sugar levels or a condition, such as diabetes , which can cause high blood sugar levels.
People with abnormal heart rhythms: Using fluconazole can affect your heart rhythm. If you already have an abnormal heart rhythm, taking fluconazole may lead to dangerous heart rhythm problems. Your doctor will monitor you for a rash and peeling skin. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking this medication.
Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use this medication.
General: If this is your first yeast infection, if you have frequent yeast infections or heart disease, if you have another yeast infection within 2 months after taking this medication, or if you have multiple sexual partners or change partners often, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. This medication should only be taken as a single dose. The following symptoms are not caused by a yeast infection.
Contact your doctor for treatment advice, if you experience them:. Grapefruit juice: Taking fluconazole at the same time as drinking grapefruit juice may cause fluconazole to build up in the body and cause side effects. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice if you are taking this medication.
Intercourse and birth control: Vaginal intercourse should be avoided when women have a yeast infection. This will help reduce the risk of infecting your sexual partner s. This medication works in the body for several days after you take the dose. To avoid the risks of harm to the developing baby, if you are child-bearing age and may become pregnant, be sure to use an effective form of birth control for 7 days after taking this medication.
QT prolongation: This medication can cause changes in the electrical activity of the heart, called QT prolongation. If you have heart disease, abnormal electrolyte levels e.
Pregnancy: This medication should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. Women who take fluconazole for vaginal yeast infections and who may become pregnant should useadequate birth control for seven days after a dose of fluconazole.
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