CANDIVAST 50 MG CAPS 7 S

Fluconazole belongs to a group of medicinal products called antifungals. It is used to treat infections caused by fungi and may also be used to prevent candidal infections. The most common cause of fungal infections is a yeast called Candida.

Direction to Use:

To treat cryptococcal meningitis:

400 mg on the first day, then 200 mg to 400 mg once daily for 6 to 8 weeks or longer if needed (sometimes doses are increased up to 800 mg).
To stop cryptococcal meningitis from coming back:

200 mg once daily until you are told to stop.
To treat coccidioidomycosis:

200 mg to 400 mg once daily for 11 to 24 months or longer if needed (sometimes doses are increased up to 800 mg).
To treat internal fungal infections caused by Candida:

800 mg on the first day, then 400 mg once daily until you are told to stop.
To treat mucosal infections affecting the lining of the mouth, throat, and denture sore mouth:

200 mg to 400 mg on the first day, then 100 mg to 200 mg once daily until you are told to stop.
To treat mucosal thrush:

Dose depends on where the infection is located: 50 mg to 400 mg once daily for 7 to 30 days until you are told to stop.
To stop mucosal infections of mouth and throat from coming back:

100 mg to 200 mg once daily, or 200 mg three times a week while you are at risk of getting an infection.
To treat genital thrush:

150 mg as a single dose.
To reduce recurrence of vaginal thrush:

150 mg every third day for a total of 3 doses (day 1, 4, and 7), then once a week for 6 months while you are at risk of getting an infection.
To treat fungal skin and nail infections:

Depending on the site of infection: 50 mg once daily, 150 mg once weekly, 300 to 400 mg once weekly for 1 to 4 weeks (athlete’s foot may be up to 6 weeks; for nail infection, treatment continues until the infected nail is replaced).
To stop you from getting an infection caused by Candida (if your immune system is weak and not working properly):

200 mg to 400 mg once daily while you are at risk of getting an infection.

Side Effects

Like all medicines, fluconazole can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Stop taking Fluconazole and seek medical attention immediately if you notice any of the following symptoms:

• Widespread rash, high body temperature and enlarged lymph nodes (DRESS syndrome or drug hypersensitivity syndrome).