Dosage: How should you take Fluconazole?

You can take Generic Fluconazole with or without meals.

Take Generic Fluconazole exactly as prescribed, and continue taking it for as long as your doctor instructs. You may begin to feel better after the first few days; but it takes weeks or even months of treatment to completely cure certain fungal infections.

Fluconazole Dose For Adults-

Generic Fluconazole dose for vaginal infections: The usual treatment is a single dose of 150 mg.
Generic Fluconazole dose for throat infections: The usual dose of Generic Fluconazole for candidiasis of the mouth and throat is Generic Fluconazole 200 mg on the first day, followed by Generic Fluconazole 100 mg once a day. You should see results in a few days, but treatment should continue for at least 2 weeks to avoid a relapse. For candidiasis of the esophagus (gullet) the usual dose is Generic Fluconazole 200 mg on the first day, followed by Generic Fluconazole 100 mg once a day. A dose of Generic Fluconazole 400 milligrams a day can also be taken if your infection is more severe.
Treatment should continue for a minimum of 3 weeks and for at least 2 weeks after symptoms have stopped.

Generic Fluconazole dose for systemic (bodywide) infections: Doses of Generic Fluconazole up to 400 milligrams per day are sometimes prescribed.
Generic Fluconazole dose for urinary infections and peritonitis: Doses of Generic Fluconazole range from 50 to 200 milligrams per day.
Generic Fluconazole for cryptococcal meningitis: The usual Doses of Generic Fluconazole is 400 milligrams on the first day, followed by Generic Fluconazole 200 mg once a day. Treatment should continue for 10 to 12 weeks once tests of spinal fluid come back negative. For AIDS patients, a Generic Fluconazole 200 mg dose taken once a day is recommended to prevent relapse.
Prevention of candidiasis during bone marrow transplantation the usual doses of Generic Fluconazole is 400 milligrams once a day. If you have kidney disease, your doctor may have to reduce your Generic Fluconazole dosage.

Generic Fluconazole Dose For Children -

Generic Fluconazole dose for throat infections: The usual dose of Generic Fluconazole for candidiasis of the mouth and throat is 6 milligrams for each 2.2 pounds of the child\\\\\\\' s weight on the first day, and 3 milligrams per 2.2 pounds once a day after that. The duration of treatment is the same as that for adults.
Generic Fluconazole dose for yeast infections of the esophagus: Cadidiasis in the upper digestive canal is usually treated with a dose of Generic Fluconazole of 6 milligrams per 2.2 pounds of body weight on the first day, and half that amount once daily thereafter. Daily doses of up to 12 milligrams per 2.2 pounds of body weight are sometimes prescribed.
Generic Fluconazole dose for systemic (bodywide) infections: Generic Fluconazole has been given at 6 to 12 milligrams per 2.2 pounds of weight per day.
Generic Fluconazole dose for cryptococcal meningitis: The usual dose of Generic Fluconazole is 12 milligrams per 2.2 pounds of body weight per day on the first day, and 6 milligrams per 2.2 pounds per day after that. Treatment will last 10 to 12 weeks after the fungus disappears.

Generic Fluconazole Overdose: Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose of Generic Fluconazole, seek medical treatment immediately.

Symptoms of Generic Fluconazole overdose may include: Hallucinations, paranoia

If you miss a dose of Generic Fluconazole: Take the forgotten dose of Generic Fluconazole as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and return to your regular schedule. Do not take double doses.

Storage instructions for Generic Fluconazole: Fluconazole tablets should be stored at normal room temperature. Avoid exposing them to temperatures above 86°F. Also to store this medicine: - Keep out of the reach of children. - Store away from heat and direct light. - Do not store the capsule or tablet form of this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down. - Keep the oral liquid form of Generic Fluconazole from freezing. - Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.

Preparations of Generic Fluconazole: Generic Fluconazole Suspension content per bottle is 350mg (when diluted 10mg per ml) and 1400mg (when diluted 40mg per ml). Generic Fluconazole Tablets available in 50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg Generic Fluconazole Intravenous solutions are available.