Thrush Oral Capsule Containing Fluconazole

Thrush Oral Capsule Containing Fluconazole is used for treating fungi infections in men and women. It contains the active ingredient Fluconazole which provides healing for genital thrush and infections of the vagina or penis.

Please note: this treatment is not suitable for oral thrush.

How to take Thrush Oral Capsule containing Fluconazole:

• Adults (16 to 60): One capsule should be swallowed whole.
• Children (under 16): Paediatric use is not recommended.
• Elderly: Not recommended in patients over 60.

Do not use Fluconazole Oral Capsule without first consulting your doctor:

• If you have had more than two infections of thrush in the last 6 months
• If you are under 16 or over 60 years of age
• If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in Fluconazole Oral Capsule
• If you are taking any other medicine other than the Pill
• If you are taking the antihistamine terfenadine or the prescription medicine cisapride
• If you have had thrush more than twice in the last six months
• If you have any disease or illness affecting your liver or kidneys or have had unexplained jaundice
• If you suffer from any other chronic disease or illness
• If you or your partner have had exposure to a sexually transmitted disease
• If you are unsure of the cause of your symptoms.

Women only

If you are pregnant, suspect you might be pregnant or are breast-feeding. If you have any abnormal or irregular vaginal bleeding or a blood stained discharge. If you have vulval or vaginal sores, ulcers or blisters. If you are experiencing lower abdominal pain or burning sensation on passing water.

Men only

If your sexual partner does not have thrush. If you have penile sores, ulcers or blisters. If you have an abnormal penile discharge (leakage). If your penis has started to smell. If you have pain on passing urine.

The product should never be used again if the patient experiences a rash or anaphylaxis following the use of the drug.

Recurrent use (men and women): patients should be advised to consult their physician if the symptoms have not been relieved within one week of taking Fluconazole Oral Capsule. Fluconazole Oral Capsule can be used if the candidal infection returns after 7 days. However, if the candidal infection recurs more than twice within six months, patients should be advised to consult their physician.

Each Thrush Oral Capsule containing Fluconazole contains:

150mg of the active ingredient Fluconazole.

This product contains lactose, therefore is unsuitable for people with intolerance to lactose.