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How to Take Fluconazole and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - S. Hemamalini, B. Pharm

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food once a day. It also comes as eye drops to instill into affected eyes.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The recommended dose range is 50-400 mg daily.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Fluconazole

This medication is an antifungal agent, prescribed for vaginal candidiasis, pneumonia, meningitis and fungal infections of the mouth, throat, liver, kidneys, heart, urinary tract and abdomen.

Brand Names or Trade Names of Fluconazole

India :

Alflucoz (150 mg) | Gynotrim Kit | Neocan (150 mg) | Zocon-T (150mg/1g) | Flunac (150 mg) | Triben F (150 mg) | Synadil -M | Docon (150 mg) | Alflucoz (50 mg) | Newcan (150 mg)

International :

Diflucan

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

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