Fluconazole (Canesten/Diflucan) GENERIC Oral Capsule x 1 [P]

Indications

Fluconazole is used to treat a variety of fungal infections such as Thrush and infections of the skin, the nails and the gut.

Fluconazole is also sometimes used to prevent fungal infections occurring in patients with a lowered immune system.

Fluconazole is available in capsule and oral liquid form.

It is also sometimes known as: Diflucan; Diflucan One. 

You may notice the use of any of these names on the packaging of your medicine.

Directions

Take your medication exactly as directed by your doctor. Always read the manufacturer's information leaflet, if possible, before beginning treatment. If you have been prescribed more than the single dose of fluconazole, you must complete the prescribed course. 

If your symptoms do not improve within a few weeks, or they get worse, check with your pharmacist or doctor.

Warnings

If you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding if you suffer with kidney or liver problems if you have heart rhythm problems if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this or any other medicine if you are taking any other medicines, including those available to buy without a prescription, herbal or complementary medicines, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

Side Effects. 

Speak with your pharmacist or doctor if any of the following side effects continue or become troublesome. 

Feeling or being sick, tummy pains, diarrhoea, flatulence (excessive wind), headache, indigestion, dizziness, hair loss and skin rash.

You must contact your doctor at once if you experience severe rash, swelling of face, lips and tongue and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes).

If you experience any other worrying side effects, which you think may be due to this medicine, not mentioned in this leaflet, discuss them with your pharmacist or doctor.

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.