Diflucan
Fluconazole tablets for yeast infections, including vaginal thrush. It prevents the fungus from building its cell wall.
- Category
- Antifungals
- Active ingredient
- Fluconazole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 50mg · 100mg · 150mg · 200mg · 400mg
Diflucan is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Diflucan depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Diflucan details
- Alternative names
- fluconazole
- Therapeutic class
- Triazole Antifungal
- Pharmacological class
- Antifungal Agent
- Contraindications
- concurrent use of QT-prolonging drugs; hypersensitivity to azole antifungals
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- elevated liver transaminases; diarrhoea; rash
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 24–48 hours
- Duration
- 2–4 days
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Warfarin; Pimozide; Simvastatin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
Stevens-Johnson syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Fluconazole tablets for yeast infections, including vaginal thrush. It prevents the fungus from building its cell wall.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits the enzyme lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase, preventing vital ergosterol synthesis required for fungal cell walls.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: High dose linked to congenital defects. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Diflucan names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Fluconazole at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.