Fluconazole-Teva Dosage/Direction for Use

Adults: Genital infections e.g. vaginitis (inflammation of the vagina) or balanitis (inflammation of the glans penis): 150 mg as a single dose.
Mucosal infections of the mouth and oropharynx: 50 - 100 mg once daily for 7 - 14 days.
Infections of other mucous membranes: 50 - 100 once daily for 14 - 30 days.
Fungal skin infections: 50 mg once daily for 2 - 4 weeks. Athlete's foot: up to 6 weeks treatment.
Internal fungal infections (caused by Candida) e.g. infections of the bloodstream, urinary tract or other body organs: 400 mg on the first day, then 200 - 400 mg once daily.
Internal fungal infections (caused by Cryptococcus) e.g. cryptococcal meningitis and infections of other areas such as the skin and lungs: 400 mg on the first day, then 200 - 400 mg once daily for 6-8 weeks.
To prevent a fungal infection: 50 - 400 mg once daily while patient is at risk of getting an infection.
To prevent a cryptococcal infection from returning: 100 - 200 mg once daily until advised by the doctor to stop.
Children (6 to 15 years old): Mucosal infections: 3 mg/kg once daily.
Internal fungal infections caused by Candida or Cryptococcus: 6 - 12 mg/kg once daily.
Prevention of fungal infections: 3 - 12 mg/kg once daily while there is a risk of getting an infection.
The maximum daily dose in children should not exceed 400 mg.
Fluconazole is not recommended for treating genital Candida infections in children under 16 years old.
The elderly: The usual adult dose, unless there are kidney problems.
Kidney problems: Depending on the kidney function, the doctor may modify the dose.
Do not stop treatment early, even if the patient starts to feel better, because the original infection may still be present and recur if treatment is stopped. Take the full course.
Method of administration: The capsules should be swallowed with a drink of water.
The capsules may be taken with or without meal.
If patient forgets to take Fluconazole-Teva: If patient forgets to take a capsule, take one as soon as remembered, unless it is nearly time to take the next one.
Never take two doses together. Take the remaining doses at the correct time.