How Diflucan should be taken.
Diflucan comes as a tablet and liquid to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your physician or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Diflucan exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your physician. Shake the liquid well before each use to mix the medication evenly. Continue to take Diflucan even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Diflucan without talking to your physician.
Precautions or Warnings for Diflucan
Do not take Diflucan if you are taking cisapride (Propulsid). Combined with cisapride (Propulsid), this medication could cause serious, even fatal, heart problems.
Before taking this medication, tell your physician if you have any other medical conditions, especially kidney disease, or if you take other medications. You may not be able to take Diflucan, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during your treatment.
this medication is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Diflucan without first talking to your physician if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
Diflucan passes into breast milk and may be harmful to a nursing baby. For this reason, this medication should not be taken by nursing mothers. Do not take this medication without first talking to your physician if you are breast-feeding a baby.
What to do if you miss a dose of Diflucan
Take the What to do if you miss a dose of Diflucan as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the What to do if you miss a dose of Diflucan and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Side effects that may be possible for Diflucan
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Diflucan and seek emergency medical attention or contact your physician immediately: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); liver damage (pale stools, yellowing of the skin or eyes, abdominal pain, unusual fatigue, or dark urine); or
a rash.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. If you experience any of the following side effects, continue taking this medication and talk to your physician: nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain; diarrhea; headache; dizziness; fatigue; or itching.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your physician about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
How to store Diflucan
Store tablets below 86°F (30°C). Protect from freezing. Diflucan injections in Viaflex Plus plastic containers are available in both sodium chloride and dextrose diluents. Store between 77°F (25°C) and 41°F (5°C). Brief exposure up to 104°F (40°C) does not adversely affect the product. Protect from freezing.
What to do when overdosing on Diflucan
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of a Diflucan overdose include confusion, hallucinations, paranoia, decreased movement, decreased breathing, tearing eyes, drooling, urinary incontinence, seizures, and death.
Other information on Diflucan
Avoid alcohol or use it in moderation while taking this medication. Alcohol and this medication can both affect the liver.
Use caution when driving or performing other hazardous activities. Diflucan may cause dizziness. If you experience dizziness, avoid these activities.
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