Fluconazole
Fluconazole belongs to the triazole antifungal class. It works by slowing the growth of fungi that cause infection.
Dosage by Body Weight
Pediatric dosing for mucosal candidiasis is often 3 mg/kg to 6 mg/kg. For systemic infections, doses are higher. Infant use requires specialist calculation.
- Body Weight
- 5-10 kg
- Dose
- 30 mg to 60 mg
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- First day dose may be a double 'loading dose'.
- Body Weight
- 11-20 kg
- Dose
- 60 mg to 120 mg
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Monitor liver function for long-term use.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-10 kg | 30 mg to 60 mg | Once daily | First day dose may be a double 'loading dose'. |
| 11-20 kg | 60 mg to 120 mg | Once daily | Monitor liver function for long-term use. |
Formulation
TabletCapsuleSuspensionInjection
Purpose
Antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections like thrush, vaginal yeast infections, and systemic candidiasis.
Generic Name
Fluconazole
Branded Drug Names
Fluconazole is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:
- Diflucan
- Forcan
- Syscan
Scheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.