Fluconazole
Diflucan is the only fluconazole product listed, a single tablet in five strengths from 50 mg to 400 mg for treating yeast and fungal infections.
Key points
- Fluconazole is a triazole antifungal that slows the growth of fungi causing infection.
- It may harm the fetus, so pregnancy status and contraception must be addressed before treatment begins.
- The five listed strengths, from 50 mg to 400 mg, cover uses from Vulvovaginal Candidiasis to systemic fungal infections and meningitis.
How does Fluconazole work?
Fluconazole belongs to the triazole class of Antifungals. It interferes with the fungus’s ability to build the cell membrane it needs to grow and multiply. Without a working membrane, the fungus cannot spread through the body. This is why fluconazole can treat a range of yeast and fungal infections, from vaginal thrush to deeper systemic disease.
