Fluconazole Thrush Relief 150mg - 1 Capsule

Fluconazole Thrush Relief 150mg is used to treat vaginal and penile thrush alongside other fungal infections.

How Fluconazole Thrush Relief 150mg works
Fluconazole Thrush Relief 150mg belongs to a group of medicines known as antifungal agents. It works by stopping the growth of certain types of fungus.

The capsule treats thrush by stopping fungi from producing a substance called ergosterol. This then stops the fungi from thriving, helping to restore the balance of natural bacteria in your body.

Side effects
Like all medicines, Fluconazole Thrush Relief 150mg may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects include:

• Headaches
• Stomach discomfort
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea and vomiting
• Rashes
• An increase in liver enzyme levels shown in blood tests

If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

Serious side effects
Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness.

Warnings
Fluconazole Thrush Relief 150mg may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not take this capsule if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if you suffer from porphyria.

Talk to your doctor or YourMedicals pharmacist before taking this medicine if:

• You have had thrush more than twice in the last 6 months
• You have kidney or liver problems
• You have unexplained jaundice
• You suffer from heart problems, including heart rhythm problems
• You have AIDS
• You have abnormal levels of calcium, potassium or magnesium in your blood
• You or your partner have been exposed to a sexually transmitted disease (STD)
• You have abnormal or irregular vaginal bleeding or blood-stained discharge
• You have irregular penile discharge
• You have sores, ulcers or blisters
• You have lower abdominal pain or pain when passing urine

Using/taking other medicines
If you are taking or have recently taken any medication, including medication obtained without a prescription, talk to your GP or pharmacist before taking this medication.

Medication that may interact with Fluconazole Thrush Relief 150mg includes:

• Amiodarone (used to treat uneven heartbeats)
• Rifampicin or rifabutin (antibiotics used for the treatment of tuberculosis)
• Hydrochlorothiazide or eplerenone (water tablets)
• Anticoagulants to thin the blood e.g. warfarin
• Medicines to help you sleep e.g. midazalom or triazalom
• Medicines to treat diabetes e.g. chlorpropamide, glibenclamide, glipizide, tolbutamide or nateglinide
• Medicines to suppress the immune system e.g. ciclosporin, tacrolimus, everolimus, or sirolimus
• Medicines used to treat HIV e.g. zidovudine, nevirapine, ritonavir, tipranavir or saquinavir
• Medicines to treat psychosis e.g. quetiapine or sertindole
• Antidepressants e.g. amitriptyline, nortriptyline, citalopram or reboxetine
• Medicines used to treat cancer e.g. vincristine or vinblastine
• Medicines used to control levels of fat in your blood e.g. atorvastatin, simvastatin or fluvastatin
• Calcium channel antagonists e.g. nifedipine, amlodipine, nisoldipine, isradipine or felodipine
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) e.g. ibuprofen, naproxen, meloxicam or rofecoxib
• Cyclophosphamide (used to treat cancer and suppress the immune system)
• Losartan (used to treat high blood pressure)
• Any other medicines used to treat fungal infections
• Prednisone (to treat serious inflammatory diseases)
• Fentanyl (used to treat severe pain)
• Halofantrine (used to treat malaria)
• Phenytoin or carbamazepine (used to treat epilepsy)
• Methadone (for pain relief and drug addiction)
• Vitamin A
• Theophylline (to treat asthma)
• Oral contraceptives
• Ivacaftor (for cystic fibrosis)
• Tofacitinib (used to treat rheumatoid arthritis)
• Olaparib (used to treat ovarian cancer)
• Ibrutinib (used to treat cancer)
• Lurasidone (used to treat schizophrenia)
• Tolvaptan (used to treat hyponatremia)
• Abrocitinib (used to treat atopic dermatitis)

Directions
Always take Fluconazole Thrush Relief 150mg exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / YourMedicals pharmacist has told you.

Take 1 capsule with water. This is a single-dose treatment. You should notice that your fungal infection clears up within a couple of days.