About Fluconazole 0.2% W/V
Triazole antifungal
Used for
- Treats serious Candida infections, including bloodstream and deep-organ infections
- Treats cryptococcal meningitis and helps prevent recurrence
- Prevents fungal infections in some people with weakened immunity
Usual adult dose
Usually 200–400 mg once daily for invasive candidiasis; 400 mg on day one, then 200–400 mg daily for cryptococcal meningitis. Dose depends on infection and kidney function.
Usual dose in children
For children aged 4 weeks and older, often 6–12 mg/kg once daily for serious Candida infections; specialist dosing varies by infection and age.
Common side effects
- Nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhoea
- Headache
- Raised liver enzymes
- Rash
Important warnings
- Rarely causes severe liver injury or serious skin reactions
- Can prolong heart rhythm and rarely trigger dangerous arrhythmias
- Kidney impairment may require dose adjustment
- Infusion should be given by healthcare professionals
Pregnancy
Use during pregnancy only when clearly needed; prolonged or high-dose exposure may harm the fetus.
Breastfeeding
Small amounts enter breast milk; generally compatible with breastfeeding after a usual single dose, but repeated treatment needs clinical review.
Interactions
- Warfarin: may increase bleeding risk
- Some statins: increased risk of muscle injury
- Certain heart-rhythm medicines: increased arrhythmia risk
- Sulfonylurea diabetes medicines: may cause low blood sugar
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.