Fluconazole Thrush Relief Capsule - 150mg (Brand May Vary)
What is fluconazole and when is it used?
What are the symptoms of thrush?
How will Fluconazole work for thrush?
Can I buy fluconazole over the counter?
What is the recommended dosage of this treatment?
Can I take this product while I am pregnant or breastfeeding?
What is fluconazole and when is it used?
Fluconazole 150mg capsule is a treatment which can be used for vaginal thrush (Candidal vaginitis), thrush affecting the penis (Candidal balanitis), and other kinds of fungal infections throughout the body. It belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals and works by stopping the growth of certain types of fungus. This means that fluconazole works for thrush by targeting the source of infection, working quickly and effectively to provide relief.
What are the symptoms of thrush?
Thrush has many common symptoms that you may notice if you are suffering from this condition. Some of the most common symptoms of thrush include:
- A white, cottage cheese-like discharge
- Itching around the outside of the vagina
- Soreness, redness, or irritation of the penis or vagina
- Stinging or soreness while peeing or during sex
How will Fluconazole work for thrush?
Vaginal thrush is the common term for a fungal infection that affects your vagina with a type of fungi called Candida Albicans. This infection causes a white discharge and inflammation inside and around your vagina. In men, penile thrush causes soreness and redness of the penis, tightness of the foreskin, or white, odourless discharge.
Fluconazole targets the Candida fungi causing the thrush infection by interfering with their cell membranes. It works by stopping the fungi from producing a substance called ergosterol, which is an essential component of fungal cell membranes. The disruption in production of ergosterol causes holes to appear in the fungal cell membrane, keeping them from thriving and helping to restore the balance of natural bacteria in your body.
What causes thrush?
Thrush is caused when the delicate balance between the good bacteria and natural yeasts that live in the body is disrupted. This can happen for several reasons, including:
- Some medicines and antibiotics
- Sexual activity
- Tampons
- Stress
- Perfumed soap, shower gels or bubble baths
- Menstruation
- Wearing tight clothing
Can I buy fluconazole over the counter?
You do not need a prescription for fluconazole, however, you will be asked to complete a short medical questionnaire by your Chemist4U pharmacist before we can take your order. This includes some simple questions that all pharmacies legally are required to ask before supplying this kind of product. This helps our pharmacy team to be sure that this product is the best choice for you.
What is the recommended dosage of this treatment?
This is a single dose treatment, so you should take one tablet with a sip of water. Your fungal infection should start to clear up within a few days – some notice an improvement in just one day.
Can I take this product while I am pregnant or breastfeeding?
If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are breastfeeding, you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication, and fluconazole is no different. You should not take this product while pregnant or breastfeeding unless your doctor has specifically told you to.
When should this medication not be used?
Fluconazole capsules are not suitable for use by children under the age of 16 or adults over the age of 60. Do not use this product if you are allergic to fluconazole, other medications which treat fungal infections, or any of the other listed ingredients in this medicine. Some medicines should not be taken at the same time as fluconazole, as they can interact and cause unwanted effects, for a full list of which medications should not be used with this product please read the patient information leaflet. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you:
- Are taking any other medication
- Have had thrush more than twice in the past 6 months
- Have any disease or illness affecting your liver or kidneys, or have had unexplained jaundice
- Have a condition that can affect the rhythm of your heartbeat
- Suffer from any other chronic disease or illness
- Or your partner have had exposure to a sexually transmitted disease (STD)
- Are unsure about the cause of your symptoms
- Develop signs of ‘adrenal insufficiency’, where the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of hormones such as cortisol, causing symptoms such as chronic fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss, abdominal pain
- Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are breastfeeding
- Have abnormal or irregular vaginal bleeding, or blood-stained discharge
- Have irregular penile discharge or leakage
- Have sores, ulcers, or blisters
- Are suffering from lower abnormal pain or burning when passing urine
- Your penis has started to smell
Does Fluconazole cause any side effects?
Like all medicines, fluconazole can have side effects, although not everybody will get them. Stop using this product and seek medical advice immediately if you experience any symptoms of a severe allergic reaction:
- Wheezing, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest
- Swelling of the face, throat, eyelids, or lips
- Itching, redness of the skin, itchy red spots
- Skin rash
- Severe skin reactions, such as rashes that cause blistering that can affect the mouth and tongue
Other side effects that you may experience include:
- Signs of liver problems, e.g. tiredness, loss of appetite, vomiting, yellowing of skin or whites of the eyes (jaundice)
- Signs of adrenal problems, e.g. tiredness, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss, abdominal pain
- Headache
- Stomach discomfort, diarrhoea, vomiting, feeling sick
- Increase in blood tests of liver function
- Rash
If you experience these or any other side effects while taking fluconazole capsules, stop use and speak to your doctor or pharmacist right away. For more information about reporting the side effects of medication, please see the MHRA’s Yellow Card Scheme.
How to store this product
Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use this product if the expiry date printed on the original packaging has passed. Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Important Information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
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Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
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Ingredients
The active substance is fluconazole. Each hard capsule contains 150 mg of fluconazole.
The other ingredients are: Capsule content: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinised maize starch, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate and sodium lauryl sulfate. Capsule shell composition: titanium dioxide (E171), quinoline yellow (E104), sunset yellow (E110) and gelatin.
Can I take these for oral thrush
No, fluconazole capsules aren't for Oral Thrush, you need Daktarin Oral Gel https://www.chemist-4-u.com/daktarin-oral-gel-15g
Can I take these to help repair my toenails?
Fluconazole isn't suitable to treat fungal nail infections
Treatment isn't always needed for a mild fungal nail infection because it's unlikely to cause any further problems and you may feel it's not worth treating.
Whether you decide to have treatment or not, you should still practise good foot hygiene (see below) to stop the infection getting worse or spreading to others.
Speak to your GP or pharmacist if you're bothered by the appearance of the affected nail, or it's causing problems such as pain and discomfort. They'll probably recommend:
- antifungal tablets – tablets taken once or twice a day for several months
- antifungal nail paints – special paints applied directly to the nail over several months
- nail softening kits – where a paste is used to soften infected parts of the nail before they're removed with a scraping device
A procedure to remove the nail completely may be recommended in severe cases. Laser treatment, where a high-energy laser is used to destroy the fungus, is also an option. But this is only available privately and can be expensive.
Can this be used for tinea versicolor
Treatment for tinea versicolor may include: Medicine applied to the skin: This is the most common treatment. There are anti-fungal shampoos, soaps, creams, and lotions that can keep the yeast under control. The active ingredient in these medicines is often selenium (Selsun) & ketoconazole (Nizoral)
I have ankylosing spondylitis and am treated with humira (adalimumab) via injection once every 2 weeks. With this condition and medication is taking Fluconazole and daktarin oral gel safe or is this a contraindication?
No interactions were found between your selected drugs. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your doctor if you experience any side effects
Is this an oral tablet?
This is an oral capsule. Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. It works by stopping the growth of common types of vaginal yeast (fungus). This medication belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals
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