Fluconazole (Apotex) TM
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Active ingredients: fluconazole
Pack: Fluconazole (Apotex) 200 mg capsule, 28, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: APO-FLUCONAZOLE fluconazole 200 mg capsule blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
APO-FLUCONAZOLE fluconazole 200 mg capsule blister pack (fluconazole) capsules, given orally, are indicated for the following conditions: - Treatment of cryptococcal meningitis in patients who are unable to tolerate amphotericin B. NOTE: Data suggest that the clinical efficacy of fluconazole is lower than that of amphotericin B in the acute phase of cryptococcal meningitis. - Maintenance therapy to prevent relapse of cryptococcal meningitis in patients with AIDS. - Treatment of oropharyngeal and oesophageal candidiasis in AIDS and other immunosuppressed patients. - Secondary prophylaxis of oropharyngeal candidiasis in patients with HIV infection. - Serious and life-threatening Candida infections in patients who are unable to tolerate amphotericin B. NOTE: It remains to be shown that fluconazole is as effective as amphotericin B in the treatment of serious and life-threatening Candida infecctions. Until such data are available, amphotericin B remains the drug of choice. - Vaginal candidiasis, when topical therapy has failed. - Treatment of extensive tinea corporis, extensive tinea cruris and extensive tinea pedis infections in immunocompetent patients in whom topical therpy is not a practical treatment option. Usually, topical therapy should be attempted first because oral therapy has a less favourable ratio of benefits to risks.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Capsule, hard
- Oral
- Purple/white hard gelatin, self locked capsules of size '0' containing white to off white powder
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 28 capsules per pack pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient fluconazole
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
