About Forcan 150 Tablet
Forcan 150 Tablet contains Fluconazole 150 mg. Fluconazole is an antifungal medicine. A single 150 mg capsule is commonly used to treat vaginal thrush (yeast infection), and doctors may prescribe it for other fungal infections of the skin, nails, mouth and throat. It works by stopping the growth of fungi. Your doctor will tell you how many doses you need.
Uses of Forcan 150 Tablet
- Vaginal thrush (vaginal yeast infection)
- Fungal infections of the skin, such as ringworm, as advised by the doctor
- Fungal infections of the mouth and throat
- Other fungal infections as prescribed by the doctor
Benefits
In fungal infections
It stops the fungus growing, which relieves symptoms such as itching, discharge, redness and soreness. Symptoms of vaginal thrush often begin to improve within a few days.
Side effects
Most side effects are mild. Talk to your doctor if any of them bother you or do not go away.
Common
- Headache
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhoea
- Rash
Get medical help if you notice
- Fast or irregular heartbeat, or fainting — seek medical help straight away
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, pale stools or severe tiredness — possible liver problems; contact your doctor
- Severe skin reaction: widespread rash, blistering or peeling, with fever — stop and seek emergency care
- Allergic reaction: swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing — seek emergency care
How to use
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed, with or without food. Swallow the capsule or tablet whole with water. If you are taking more than one dose, take them on the days your doctor advises.
How it works
Fluconazole blocks an enzyme fungi need to make ergosterol, an important part of their cell walls. Without it, the fungus cannot grow.
Safety advice
Alcohol Caution
No direct interaction is known, but alcohol can add to stress on the liver. Limit alcohol.
Pregnancy Unsafe
It should be avoided in pregnancy unless a doctor decides it is essential, because of possible harm to the baby. Tell your doctor if you are or may be pregnant.
Breastfeeding Caution
Breastfeeding is usually considered acceptable after a single standard dose, but repeated or high doses are not recommended. Ask your doctor.
Driving Caution
It can occasionally cause dizziness. Do not drive if you feel affected.
Kidney Caution
Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease; the dose may need changing for longer courses.
Liver Caution
It can rarely cause liver problems. Tell your doctor if you have liver disease.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Do not take two doses together.
Quick tips
- For vaginal thrush, symptoms may take a few days to clear after a single dose.
- See a doctor if thrush keeps coming back, if you are pregnant, or if symptoms do not improve.
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you take — fluconazole interacts with many.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart rhythm problems.
Substitutes
Same salts in the same strength from other makers. Only switch brands on your doctor's or pharmacist's advice; our pharmacist checks every order against the prescription.
Fact box
- Chemical class
- Triazole
- Therapeutic class
- Anti-infective / antifungal
- Action class
- Azole antifungal (ergosterol synthesis inhibitor)
- Habit forming
- No
- Prescription
- Required
Interactions with other medicines
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about every medicine, vitamin and herbal product you take.
| Medicine | What can happen |
|---|---|
| Medicines that affect heart rhythm (e.g. erythromycin, pimozide, quinidine) | Higher risk of a serious irregular heartbeat; some must not be used together |
| Warfarin | Increases the blood-thinning effect and risk of bleeding |
| Sulfonylureas such as glimepiride | Higher risk of low blood sugar |
| Some statins (e.g. simvastatin, atorvastatin) | Higher risk of muscle problems |
| Phenytoin and some benzodiazepines (e.g. midazolam) | Their levels may rise |
This page is general information to help you understand your medicine. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop or change a medicine on your own.
Written by the Asthra Health Care team from the approved prescribing information (Fluconazole prescribing information (CDSCO-approved labelling); NICE BNF: fluconazole; US FDA safety communication on oral fluconazole in pregnancy). Pharmacist review pending.