Flugal Suspension 35mL

Description

Flugal? Oral suspension: Each 5 ml reconstituted suspension contains Fluconazole USP 50 mg. Fluconazole is a triazole antifungal drug which acts by inhibition of the ergosterol component of the fungal cell membrane. It is active against a broad spectrum of fungal pathogens and is available for oral use.

Indication:
In the treatment of mucosal candidiasis (as oropharyngeal candidiasis, oesophagitis, candiduria), acute or recurrent vaginal candidiasis, systemic candidiasis and cryptococcal infections (including meningitis). Also effective in the treatment of Tinea infections including pedis, corporis, cruris, versicolor.

Dosage & Administration:
Mucosal candidiasis (except vaginal): 50 mg daily (100 mg daily in unusually difficult infections) given for 7-14 days in oropharyngeal candidiasis; for 14-30 days in other mucosal infections (e.g. oesophagitis, candiduria). Systemic candidiasis and cryptococcal infections (including meningitis): 400 mg initially then 200 mg daily, increased if necessary to 400 mg daily; treatment continued according to response. Acute or recurrent vaginal candidiasis: a single dose of 150 mg. Child over 1 year: Superficial candidal infections: 1-2 mg/kg daily; systemic candidiasis and cryptococcal infections (including meningitis): 3-6 mg/kg daily (in serious life threatening infections up to 12 mg/kg daily has been given to children aged 5-13 years – max. 400 mg daily).