Falcon 150

• Vaginal Candidiasis: Used for treatment of vaginal fungal infections.
• Oropharyngeal Candidiasis: Used for treatment of mouth and throat fungal infections.
• Esophageal Candidiasis: Used for treatment of esophageal fungal infections.
• Tinea Infections: Used for treatment of skin fungal infections.
• Cryptococcal Meningitis: Used for treatment of brain fungal infections.

Adult Dose (Oral/IV):

• Vaginal Candidiasis: 150 mg as a single dose.
• Oropharyngeal Candidiasis: Day 1: 200 mg, then 100 mg daily for 14 days.
• Esophageal Candidiasis: Day 1: 200 mg, then 100 mg daily for 14-30 days (up to 400 mg/day).
• Tinea Infections: 150 mg weekly for 4-6 weeks.
• Cryptococcal Meningitis: Day 1: 400 mg, then 200-400 mg daily; 6-8 weeks.

Child Dose (>1 year):

• Superficial Candidiasis: 1-2 mg/kg daily.
• Systemic Candidiasis: 3-6 mg/kg daily.

Common Side Effects:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Rash
• Vomiting
• Abdominal discomfort
• Diarrhea

Precautions:

• Fluconazole may cause dizziness or seizures which may affect driving ability.
• Prescribed to cure infection and improve symptoms.
• Do not skip doses and finish the full course of treatment.
• Use a reliable method of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
• Inform doctor if yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain occurs.
• Inform doctor if severe skin rash with fever develops.
• Liver function may be checked before and during treatment.