Brand Name
Mylan-Fluconazole-150
Common Name
fluconazole-150 (for vaginal candidiasis)
In this drug factsheet:
DIN (Drug Identification Number)| 02245697 | MYLAN-FLUCONAZOLE 150MG CAPSULE |
How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
Fluconazole 150 mg capsules are an antifungal medication used to treat vaginal yeast infections caused by the yeast known as Candida. It works by stopping the growth of Candida. It usually starts to work within one day, but it may take 3 days for your symptoms to improve and up to 7 days for your symptoms to disappear.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor.
How should I use this medication?
The recommended dose of fluconazole for vaginal candidiasis (yeast) infections is a single 150 mg dose.
Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is very important that this medication be taken as suggested by your doctor or pharmacist.
Store this medication at room temperature and keep it out of the reach of children.
This medication is available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms listed here. The forms available for the specific brand you have searched are listed under "What form(s) does this medication come in?"
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
Each hard, white, gelatin capsule, marked with a "G" on the cap and "FC 150" on the body, both printed in black, contains 150 mg of fluconazole. Nonmedicinal ingredients: lactose monohydrate, corn starch, sodium lauryl sulphate, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate; capsule shell: gelatin, and titanium dioxide; ink: shellac, propylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, and black iron oxide.
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Fluconazole should not be taken by anyone who:
- is allergic to fluconazole or to any of the ingredients of the medication
- is taking the medication cisapride
- is taking the medication terfenadine when fluconazole is taken in doses greater than 400 mg daily
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