Fungicon Capsule Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Fluconazole

Indications/Uses

Oropharyngeal & esophageal candidiasis; vagina & mucosal candidiasis; cryptococcal & fungal meningitis; fungal infections in patients w/ malignancy.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Oropharyngeal or oesophageal candidiasis 200 mg on the 1st day then 100 mg once daily. Max: 400 mg/day. Deep-seated candidiasis 400 mg on 1st day then 200 mg once daily for 4 wk & for at least 2 wk after resolution of symptoms. Cryptococcal meningitis 400 mg on 1st day then 200 mg once daily. Max: 400 mg/day for 10-12 wk, thereafter, 200 mg once daily. Vaginal candidiasis 150 mg once daily. Neutropenic cancer 50-100 mg daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy.

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Special Precautions

Renal or hepatic impairment.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Nausea, abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea, flatulence & occasional abnormalities of liver enzymes.

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Drug Interactions

Reduced serum conc w/ rifampicin. Increased serum conc w/ HCTZ. Increases plasma levels of phenytoin, sulfonylurea, hypoglycaemic agents, cyclosporin, nortriptyline & zidovudine; terfenadine; Increases effects of anticoagulants. Reduce theophylline clearance.

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Storage

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antifungals

ATC Classification

J02AC01 - fluconazole ; Belongs to the class of triazole and tetrazole derivatives. Used in the systemic treatment of mycotic infections.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Fungicon cap 150 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Fungicon Capsule

fluconazole

Manufacturer:

Micro Labs

Distributor:

Zizawa Healthcare