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Fluconazole is used for:
Treating and preventing certain yeast and fungal infections. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Fluconazole is an azole antifungal. It kills sensitive fungi by interfering with the formation of the fungal cell membrane.
Do NOT use Fluconazole if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Fluconazole
- you are taking astemizole, an aldosterone blocker (eg, eplerenone), cisapride, an ergot alkaloid (eg, ergotamine), erythromycin, pimozide, a serotonin (5-HT1) receptor agonist (eg, eletriptan), or terfenadine
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
How to use Fluconazole :
Use Fluconazole as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Fluconazole by mouth with or without food.
- Take Fluconazole at least 2 hours before proton pump inhibitors (eg, omeprazole).
- To clear up your infection completely, take Fluconazole for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days. Do not miss any doses.
- Fluconazole works best if it is taken at the same time each day.
- If you miss a dose of Fluconazole , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Fluconazole .
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