for skin itching at groin area ---- to control yeast ---
it is an anti---fungal drug
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Fluconazole single-dose tablets Pronunciation
Generic Name: fluconazole (floo-KON-a-zole)
Brand Name: Diflucan
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Fluconazole single-dose tablets are used for:
Treating vaginal yeast infections. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Fluconazole single-dose tablets are an azole antifungal. It kills sensitive fungi by interfering with the formation of the fungal cell membrane and weakening it.
Do NOT use fluconazole single-dose tablets if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in fluconazole single-dose tablets
you are taking astemizole, cisapride, an ergot alkaloid (eg, ergotamine), erythromycin, pimozide, quinidine, terfenadine, or voriconazole
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
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Before using fluconazole single-dose tablets:
Some medical conditions may interact with fluconazole single-dose tablets. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines or other substances
if you have had an allergic reaction to another azole antifungal (eg, itraconazole)
if you have a history of liver or kidney problems, or heart problems (eg, irregular heartbeat, structural heart problems)
if you have a weakened immune system, HIV infection, diabetes, cancer, or blood electrolyte problems (eg, low blood potassium or magnesium levels)
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with fluconazole single-dose tablets. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Many other prescription and nonprescription medicines (eg, used for aches and pains, allergies, anxiety, asthma or other lung or breathing problems, birth control, blood flow problems, blood thinning, cancer, diabetes, depression or other mental or mood problems, drug dependence, gout, heartburn or reflux, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, HIV, immune system suppression, infections, irregular heartbeat or other heart problems, low sodium levels, migraines, nausea or vomiting, overactive bladder, seizures, sleep problems, stomach or bowel problems, tics), multivitamin products, or herbal or dietary supplements (eg, St. John's wort) because they may interact with fluconazole single-dose tablets. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure if any of your medicines might interact with fluconazole single-dose tablets
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if fluconazole single-dose tablets may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use fluconazole single-dose tablets:
Use fluconazole single-dose tablets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take fluconazole single-dose tablets by mouth with or without food.
Take fluconazole single-dose tablets at least 2 hours before proton pump inhibitors (eg, omeprazole).
To clear up your infection completely, take fluconazole single-dose tablets for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.
For some women, it may take longer than 24 hours for symptom relief to begin. If your symptoms have not gotten better within 3 to 5 days, you should call your doctor.
Only 1 dose of fluconazole single-dose tablets are usually required. If your doctor has prescribed more than 1 dose of fluconazole single-dose tablets and you miss your dose, take it as soon as possible. Continue to use fluconazole single-dose tablets as directed by your doctor. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use fluconazole single-dose tablets.
Important safety information:
Fluconazole single-dose tablets may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use fluconazole single-dose tablets with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Fluconazole single-dose tablets has been known to cause rare cases of serious liver damage, including death, mainly in patients with serious medical conditions. Liver damage caused by fluconazole single-dose tablets has not been attributed to total daily dose, length of therapy, or sex or age of patient. This type of liver damage may or may not be reversible when fluconazole single-dose tablets are stopped. Contact your doctor right away if you experience dark urine, loss of appetite, pale stools, severe stomach pain, or yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Fluconazole single-dose tablets only works against fungi; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold) or bacterial infections.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take fluconazole single-dose tablets before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Be sure to use fluconazole single-dose tablets for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The fungus could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
Hormonal birth control (eg, birth control pills) may not work as well while you are using fluconazole single-dose tablets. To prevent pregnancy, use an extra form of birth control (eg, condoms).
Lab tests, including liver and kidney function, may be performed while you use fluconazole single-dose tablets. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Use fluconazole single-dose tablets with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using fluconazole single-dose tablets while you are pregnant. Fluconazole single-dose tablets are found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use fluconazole single-dose tablets, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of fluconazole single-dose tablets:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Changes in taste; diarrhea; dizziness; headache; indigestion; mild stomach pain; nausea; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness; wheezing); burning, numbness, or tingling; dark urine; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; irregular heartbeat; loss of appetite; muscle pain, weakness, or cramping; pale stools; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe or persistent diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting; swelling of the hands; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual or severe stomach pain; unusual tiredness; yellowing of the eyes or skin.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.