fluconazole
Treatment options for Thrush
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Canesten, Diflucan
About fluconazole
Fluconazole is an azole antifungal used for the treatment of non-systemic Candida infections of the vagina (yeast infections), throat, and mouth. It is also used to prevent fungal infections in people with a weakened immune system caused by bone marrow transplant, cancer treatment, or AIDs.
NowPatient offers Diflucan or fluconazole for the treatment of thrush only, following an online consultation with a prescribing clinician.
Key facts of fluconazole
- For the treatment of vaginal candidiasis, thrush, oral thrush, esophageal candidiasis, other candida infections or fungal meningitis
- Fluconazole has some common side effects which include nausea and diaarhea
- It can be dangerous if you take fluconazole with certain medications. If you’re not sure if it is safe, discuss this with the prescribing clinician
Who is fluconazole not suitable for?
Fluconazole may not be suitable for some people. To make sure it’s safe for you, speak to the prescribing clinician before taking fluconazole if you:
- Are allergic to fluconazole or other antifungals such as itraconazole, ketoconazole, miconazole, or voriconazole
- Have kidney disease or liver disease
- Have high blood potassium levels
- Have heart problems
How and where to get fluconazole?
You can buy fluconazole safely and securely from NowPatient. You can start a consultation today for free and if you qualify for treatment, you only pay for the cost of the medication. Delivery is made to your home or office from our registered pharmacy.
Our service is certified, safe and effective, and we only ever treat conditions. If you book a consultation with a prescribing clinician for the treatment of thrush, you can discuss if fluconazole is a suitable treatment option for you.
At the end of the consultation, the clinician will decide if a treatment plan is suitable for you. If it is, the clinician will issue you with a prescription which can then be ordered, paid for and delivered directly to your chosen address by NowPatient.
Dosage and strength for fluconazole for thrush
Fluconazole is available as a 150 mg capsule or oral suspension when used for thrush.
Information about how to take fluconazole for thrush
Thrush is often treated with only one pill. You may take fluconazole with or without food. Speak to a healthcare professional or read the patient information leaflet provided with your medication if you need further information.
What happens if you take too much fluconazole?
If you take more than prescribed, then it can lead to some unpleasant side effects. You should talk to your doctor or reach out to one of our prescribing clinicians, if you have taken too much fluconazole and you experience any of the following side effects:
What are the side effects of fluconazole?
Side effects of fluconazole are split into common and serious.
Common side effects include:
- Nausea, diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Headaches, dizziness
Serious side effects include:
- Increased heart rate, shortness of breath, feeling faint
- Seizures
- Reduced adrenal gland hormones – stomach pain, loss of appetite, muscle or joint pain, nausea, vomiting
- Skin rash
- Liver problems – loss of appetite, abdominal pain, tiredness, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
If you experience any serious life-threatening side effects, you should contact NHS 111.
If you experience a serious allergic reaction with the signs shown below you should contact emergency services on 999.
- Your lips, mouth, throat or tongue suddenly become swollen
- You’re breathing very fast or struggling to breathe (you may become very wheezy or feel like you’re choking or gasping for air)
- Your throat feels tight or you’re struggling to swallow
- Your skin, tongue or lips turn blue, grey or pale (if you have black or brown skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of your hands or soles of your feet)
- You suddenly become very confused, drowsy or dizzy
- Someone faints and cannot be woken up
Always report adverse effects to the MHRA yellow card reporting system. You can read more about this here How and where do I report side effects of my medication? – NowPatient
Information about taking fluconazole at the same time as other medications or herbal supplements
There is not enough evidence to suggest there are any drug interactions between herbal supplements and fluconazole. In any event, you should let your prescribing clinician know if you are taking any herbal supplements or other prescription drugs:
- Cisapride, pimozide, tofacitinib, tolvaptan
- Vitamin A supplement
- Erythromycin
- Quinidine
- Terfenadine
- Alfentanil, fentanyl, methadone
- Theophylline
- Warfarin
- Atorvastatin, simvastatin
- Glyburide, glipizide
- Blood pressure medication
- Tacrolimus, sirolimus
- Carbamazepine, phenytoin
Can fluconazole taken for thrush be taken long term?
Fluconazole is taken as a single dose when used to treat thrush. If your symptoms do not clear, speak to your doctor for further advice.
Is there a herbal fluconazole?
No. Herbal fluconazole does not exist. If you have been marketed such a formulation, it may be fake.
Can women use fluconazole?
Women can take fluconazole for the treatment of thrush. However, fluconazole may pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Should I avoid any particular food or drink when taking fluconazole?
You can eat and drink normally when taking fluconazole.
What lifestyle changes can I make to help me with thrush?
Certain foods such as yoghurts containing live cultures (acidophilus and lactobacilli) help prevent yeast overgrowth. Also, maintaining good personal hygeine will help to reduce the risk of fungal infections.
Alternatives to fluconazole
Alternatives for the treatment of thrush include Diflucan, Canesten creams and Canesten pessaries.
Sources
- NHS fluconazole
- Mayoclinic – Fluconazole
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The information provided here about medications is subject to change and is not meant to include all uses, precautions, warnings, directions, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or negative effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a particular medication does not imply that the medication or medication combination is appropriate for all patients or for all possible purposes.
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