Fluconazole works by altering the fungal cell membrane
It exerts its fungistatic effect by selectively inhibiting 14-alpha demethylase. This is a cytochrome P-450 enzyme that is necessary for synthesizing ergosterol, which is an important component of the fungal cell membrane.

Fluconazole is an antifungal medicine used to treat infections caused by fungi.
Infections are caused by yeast called Candida.
It is most commonly used for vaginal yeast infections
Used for fungal infections in the mouth and throat, urinary tract, genital organs, skin and nails, and internal infections.

This medicine is intended for adults. Your doctor may prescribe it to a child if necessary.
Take as indicated by your doctor.
Take with or without food with a full glass of water
For genital infections, the recommended dosing is 150 mg as a single dose.
For infections of the mouth and throat, the recommended dosing is 200 mg on the first day, followed by 100 mg once daily.
For meningitis (swelling in the brain due to an infection), the recommended dosing is 400 mg on the first day then 200 mg to 400 mg once daily.
For internal fungal infections, the recommended dosing is 800 mg on the first day then 400 mg once daily.
For fungal skin and nail infections, depending on the site of the infection, the recommended dosing is 50 mg once daily, 150 mg once weekly, or 300 to 400 mg once weekly.
Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

We must acknowledge that the body’s immune system develops and strengthens as a result of care throughout different stages of life, which begins as early as the fetal stage. There are ways to boost immunity:

Proper nutrition: eat well-balanced meals
Consume immune-boosting foods such as antioxidants and probiotics. Also, some supplements like Sambune Capsules & C-Ronz 1000, Vitamin C With Zinc will be helpful
Stay physically active
Get adequate sleep
Avoid/ minimize stress
Avoid smoking
Stay up-to-date with vaccines
Follow all personal hygiene and infection prevention protocols including frequent hand washing, practice physical distancing, follow all hygiene procedures for cooking, and disinfect your home (particularly common surfaces) regularly.
Monitor your body temperature by a thermometer, for example Microlife Ear Thermometer or Beurer Thermometer

Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this drug including:

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements.

Store below 25°c
Don’t refrigerate
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

The average normal oral temperature is 98.6°F (37°C).
A rectal temperature is 0.5 F (0.3 C) to 1 F (0.6 C) higher than an oral temperature.
An ear (tympanic) temperature is 0.5 F (0.3 C) to 1 F (0.6 C) higher than an oral temperature.

Candivast 150 Mg, Antifungal - 1 Capsule

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