Diflucan
Formulated to alleviate fungal infections to support localised tissue healing and target fungal cell membrane synthesis.
- Category
- Antifungals
- Active ingredient
- Fluconazole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 50mg · 100mg · 150mg · 200mg · 400mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Diflucan, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Diflucan vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Diflucan details
- Conditions
- Vaginal Candidiasis · Systemic Candidiasis · Cryptococcal Meningitis
- Alternative names
- fluconazole
- Therapeutic class
- Triazole Antifungal
- Pharmacological class
- Antifungal Agent
- Contraindications
- concurrent use of QT-prolonging drugs; hypersensitivity to azole antifungals
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- elevated liver transaminases; diarrhoea; rash
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 24–48 hours
- Duration
- 2–4 days
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Warfarin; Pimozide; Simvastatin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
Stevens-Johnson syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate fungal infections to support localised tissue healing and target fungal cell membrane synthesis.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits the enzyme lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase, preventing vital ergosterol synthesis required for fungal cell walls.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: High dose linked to congenital defects. Single dose generally safe. Breastfeeding: Clinically compatible.
What you will receive
Diflucan is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Pfizer.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Fluconazole is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.