Diflucan is a medication used to treat certain fungal infections in adults and children ages 6 months and older. Here are some details about Diflucans ingredients, positive and negative effects:
Ingredients:
- Diflucan tablets contain 50, 100, 150, or 200 mg of fluconazole and inactive ingredients such as microcrystalline cellulose, dibasic calcium phosphate anhydrous, povidone, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C Red No. 40 aluminum lake dye, and magnesium stearate.
- Diflucan oral suspension contains 350 mg or 1400 mg of fluconazole and inactive ingredients such as sucrose, sodium citrate dihydrate, citric acid anhydrous, sodium benzoate, titanium dioxide, colloidal silicon dioxide, xanthan gum, and natural orange flavor.
Positive effects:
- Diflucan is effective in treating fungal infections.
- It is available in different forms such as tablets and oral suspension.
Negative effects:
- Diflucan may cause some unwanted side effects such as headache, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, heartburn, changes in the way your food tastes, feeling dizzy, nausea, and skin rash.
- Serious side effects may occur such as chest tightness, seizures, sore throat, swollen glands, and unusual bleeding or bruising.
- Long-term side effects such as liver damage and hearing loss are rare but possible.
- Diflucan may interact with other medications, so it is important to inform your doctor of all medications you are taking.
It is important to talk to your doctor or pharmacist about any concerns or questions you may have about Diflucan and its potential side effects.
