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DiflucanSuffering from vaginal, mouth or esophageal yeast infection? One of the best prescription treatments on the market offers three different options to choose from. Whether you like to swallow a pill; drink your medication; or can brave the thought of an injection; Diflucan provides a pretty effective remedy with a great reputation for putting an end to the torment of an irritating yeast infection.
Active Ingredient: Fluconazole
The active ingredient in the popular yeast infection prescription, Diflucan is called fluconazole, which effectively treats Candida fungal infections in the mouth, esophagus, urinary tract, vagina, and other affected organs.
Treatment Use & Recommended Doses
Although Diflucan is offered as an injection, many patients prefer the oral use of this medication (tablet or powder form). Diflucan shows the best results when used for the treatment of vaginal, mouth and esophageal yeast infection.
Diflucan tablets come in four different doses. The 50-, 100-, and 200-milligram tablets are pink and shaped like a trapezoid, while the 150 mg tablets are pink and shaped like an oval. When treating vaginal yeast infection, the recommended dosage of Diflucan is 150 mg when taken as a single dose.
For oral and esophageal yeast infection, multiple doses are required. For the first day of oral yeast infection treatment, 200mg should be taken; and 100 mg on the following days. Although the symptoms of oral thrush fade away after a couple of days of treatment, you should continue treatment for at least two weeks to avoid a reoccurrence of the infection. The same dosage guidelines apply to esophageal candidiasis only that treatment time is extended to a minimum of three weeks for effectiveness.
When it comes to taking the oral suspension Diflucan option, you will encounter an orange-flavored powder, offering 350 mg or 1400 mg of product. To mix the oral suspension, all you have to do is tap the bottle of powder until the product becomes unsettled. Next, add 24 milliliters of distilled or purified water to the bottle and shake to create a mixture. This option will yield 35 ml of suspension.
Precautions
Before choosing Diflucan, take into consideration all of the factors in your life that may cause a drug interaction or unwanted side effects. Fluconazole has been known to interact with Propulsid; blood thinners; water pills; some oral contraceptives; diabetes medication; and a laundry list of other medical products.
Consulting with your physician about the prescription and nonprescription medications that you may take will eliminate or alert you to any possible reactions. Additional factors to take note of also include alcohol intake; cancer history; immune system strength; and whether or not you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Possible Side Effects
When taking any medication, the threat of side effects is always of concern. Diflucan may cause headaches, dizziness, stomach pain, heartburn, and diarrhea. Foods may also taste a little weird while taking this medication. If any of these symptoms become severe or persistent, you should contact your doctor. Your physician should also be alerted if you experience extreme fatigue; unexplainable bruising or bleeding; dark urine; seizures; rash; hives; or swelling of the face and other parts of the body [1].
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