Indication
Fluconal® (Fluconazole) is indicated for the treatment of-
- Vaginal candidiasis
- Mucosal candidiasis: oropharyngeal candidiasis, oesophagitis, candiduria
- Systemic candidal infections (including candidaemia and disseminated candidiasis)
- Cryptococcal infections (including meningitis)
- Tinea pedis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea versicolor
- Dermal candidiasis
- Onychomycosis.
Dosage and Administration
Use in adult : Vaginal candidiasis : 150 mg as a single dose. Oropharyngeal Candidiasis: 200 mg on the first day followed by 100 mg once daily for at least 2 weeks.
Esophageal Candidiasis : 200 mg on the first day followed by 100 mg once daily for a minimum of three weeks and for at least two weeks following resolution of symptoms: max 400 mg daily.
Systemic candidiasis and cryptococcal infections (including meningitis) : 400 mg initially then 200 mg daily, increased if necessary to 400 mg daily; treatment continued according to response. Tinea pedis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea versicolor and dermal.
candidiasis : 50 mg daily for 2 - 4 weeks (for up to 6 weeks in tinea pedis); maximum duration of treatment 6 weeks. Onychomycosis : 150 mg 1 day per week for 12 months.
Use in children : Mucosal Candidiasis : Children 3 - 6 mg/kg on first day then 3 mg/kg dailyNeonate : 0 - 2 weeks : Every 72 hours 2-4 weeks : Every 48 hours.
Systemic candidiasis and cryptococcal infections (including meningitis) : 6 - 12 mg / kg dailyNeonate : 0 - 2 weeks : Every 72 hours2 - 4 weeks : Every 48 hours
Use in adult : Vaginal candidiasis : 150 mg as a single dose. Oropharyngeal Candidiasis: 200 mg on the first day followed by 100 mg once daily for at least 2 weeks. Esophageal Candidiasis : 200 mg on the first day followed by 100 mg once daily for a minimum of three weeks and for at least two weeks following resolution of symptoms: max 400 mg daily. Systemic candidiasis and cryptococcal infections (including meningitis) : 400 mg initially then 200 mg daily, increased if necessary to 400 mg daily; treatment continued according to response. Tinea pedis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea versicolor and dermal candidiasis : 50 mg daily for 2 - 4 weeks (for up to 6 weeks in tinea pedis); maximum duration of treatment 6 weeks. Onychomycosis : 150 mg 1 day per week for 12 months. Use in children : Mucosal Candidiasis : Children 3 - 6 mg/kg on first day then 3 mg/kg daily.
Neonate : 0 - 2 weeks : Every 72 hours
2-4 weeks : Every 48 hours
Systemic candidiasis and cryptococcal infections (including meningitis) : 6 - 12 mg / kg daily
Neonate : 0 - 2 weeks : Every 72 hours
2 - 4 weeks : Every 48 hours
Composition
Tablet 50 : Each tablet contains Fluconazole BP 50 mg.
Tablet 150 : Each tablet contains Fluconazole BP 150 mg.
Powder for Suspension : After reconstitution each 5 ml suspension contains Fluconazole BP 50 mg.