Description and Brand Names
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
US Brand Name
- Diflucan
Canadian Brand Name
- CanesOral
Descriptions
Fluconazole is used to treat serious fungal or yeast infections, including vagin*l candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis (thrush, oral thrush), esophageal candidiasis (candida esophagitis), other candida infections (including urinary tract infections, peritonitis [inflammation of the lining of the stomach], and infections that may occur in different parts of the body), or fungal (cryptococcal) meningitis. This medicine works by killing the fungus or yeast, or preventing its growth.
Fluconazole is also used to prevent candidiasis in patients having bone marrow transplants who receive cancer or radiation treatment.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Tablet
- Powder for Suspension
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Portions of this document last updated: Jan. 01, 2024
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