Triazolin

Triazolin containing Fluconazole is an antifungal medication used for a number of fungal infections. This includes candidiasis, blastomycosis, coccidiodomycosis, cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis, dermatophytosis, and pityriasis versicolor.

KEY INGREDIENTS
Triazolin containing Fluconazole

INDICATIONS
Fluconazole (Triazolin) is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. It works by stopping the growth of common types of vaginal yeast (fungus). This medication belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals.

PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING

• During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may harm an unborn baby if taken during the first 3 months of pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor, and ask if you should use a medication applied in or around the vagina instead.
• Fluconazole passes into breast milk but is unlikely to harm a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

DIRECTIONS

• You'll usually take fluconazole once a day.
• Your dose and how long you take it for depends on the kind of infection you have.
• You can take fluconazole with or without food.
• The most common side effects of fluconazole are feeling sick (nausea) and diarrhea.

DOSAGE
These are the usual doses for adults:

• Oral (mouth) thrush – 50mg a day, taken for 7 to 14 days
• Vaginal thrush or balanitis – 150mg, taken as a single dose
• Vaginal thrush that keeps coming back – 150mg, taken once every 72 hours for the first 3 doses, then take 150mg once a week for 6 months
• Candida infections (in your blood or elsewhere in your body) – 200mg to 800mg a day for several weeks
• Cryptococcal meningitis – 200mg to 800mg a day for several weeks
• To stop Cryptococcal meningitis coming back – 200mg a day, taken long term
• To prevent fungal infections if you have a weakened immune system (a low white blood cell count) – 50mg to 400mg a day, until your white blood cell count improves.