MORE INFORMATION ON DIFLUCAN
  • Internal fungal infections caused by Candida
  • 400mg on the first day then 200-400mg once daily
  • Internal fungal infections caused by Cryptococcus
  • 400 mg on the first day then 200-400mg once daily for 6-8 weeks
  • To stop you from getting a fungal infection
  • 50-400 mg once daily while you are at risk of getting an infection
  • To prevent a Cryptococcal infection from coming back
  • 100-200mg once daily indefinitely

CHILDREN

4 weeks to 15 years old
  • mucosal infections
  • 3mg/kg once daily
  • internal fungal infections caused by Candida or Cryptococcus
  • 6-1 2mg/kg once daily
  • prevention of fungal infections
  • 3-1 2mg/kg once daily while at risk of getting an infection

2-4 weeks old

  • Same dose as above but given once every 2 days

Less than 2 weeks old

  • Same dose as above but given once every 3 days

Doctors sometimes prescribe different doses to these. The label on the pack will tell you what dose you or your child should take. If you are still not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Swallow your capsules with a glass of water.

It is best to take your capsules at the same time each day

You may take your medicine with or without a meal.

What if you take

too many capsules?

Taking too many capsules at once may make you unwell. Contact your doctor or your nearest hospital casualty department at once.

What if you

miss a capsule?

Do not worry. If you miss a capsule, leave out that dose completely. Take your next dose at the right time.

Does your

medicine cause

undesirable effects?

Diflucan may cause some undesirable effects. The most common undesirable effects are:

  • nausea
  • stomach discomfort
  • diarrhoea
  • wind
  • rash

    • These undesirable effects are usually mild. If they cause you discomfort or are long lasting, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

    SUSPECTED

    UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS

    The following effects have occurred in patients taking Diflucan but they may not be due to the drug.

    • abnormalities in blood/liver function/urine and other biochemical tests
    • liver toxicity
    • severe skin reactions

    RARE UNDESIRABLE

    EFFECTS

    A few people develop allergic reactions to medicines. if you develop any of the following undesirable effects, tell your doctor immediately:

    • sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing or tightness in chest
    • swelling of eyelids, face or lips
    • skin lumps or red itchy spots
    • itch all over body

    Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you become unwell or have any other discomfort you do not understand.

    Look after

    your medicine

    This treatment is for YOU. Do not give it to others. It may not suit them.

    Do not take this medicine after the date stamped on the pack.

    Where to keep

    your medicine
    • Keep your medicine in a cool, dry place.
    • Keep all medicines out of the reach of children

    Further information

    This leaflet does not contain all the information about this medicine. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

    The information in this leaflet is about Diflucan capsules only.

    Date Diflucan Capsules leaflet United Kingdom

    last revised - October 1994

    © Pfizer Limited 1995