What it is used for

Fluconazole infusion is indicated for the same conditions in adults and children but should be used only when fluconazole cannot be administered orally.. 1. Treatment of cryptococcal meningitis in patients who are unable to tolerate amphotericin B.. NOTE: Data suggest that the clinical efficacy of fluconazole is lower than that of amphotericin B in the treatment of the acute phase of cryptococcal meningitis.. 2. Maintenance therapy to prevent relapse of cryptococcal meningitis in patients with AIDS.. 3. Treatment of oropharyngeal and oesophageal candidiasis in AIDS and other immunosuppressed patients.. 4. Secondary prophylaxis of oropharyngeal candidiasis in patients with HIV infection.. 5. Serious and life-threatening Candida infections in patients who are unable to tolerate amphotericin B.. NOTE: It remains to be shown that fluconazole is as effective as amphotericin B in the treatment of serious and life-threatening Candida infections. Until such data are available, amphotericin B remains the drug of choice.

How to take it

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

• The way to take this medicine: Intravenous
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Light
• Do not Freeze
• Do not Refrigerate
• Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

Clear, odourless and colourless solution

Food interactions

For the active ingredient fluconazole

• Take without regard to meals.

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient fluconazole

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

What it is used for

Fluconazole infusion is indicated for the same conditions in adults and children but should be used only when fluconazole cannot be administered orally.. 1. Treatment of cryptococcal meningitis in patients who are unable to tolerate amphotericin B.. NOTE: Data suggest that the clinical efficacy of fluconazole is lower than that of amphotericin B in the treatment of the acute phase of cryptococcal meningitis.. 2. Maintenance therapy to prevent relapse of cryptococcal meningitis in patients with AIDS.. 3. Treatment of oropharyngeal and oesophageal candidiasis in AIDS and other immunosuppressed patients.. 4. Secondary prophylaxis of oropharyngeal candidiasis in patients with HIV infection.. 5. Serious and life-threatening Candida infections in patients who are unable to tolerate amphotericin B.. NOTE: It remains to be shown that fluconazole is as effective as amphotericin B in the treatment of serious and life-threatening Candida infections. Until such data are available, amphotericin B remains the drug of choice.

How to take it

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

• The way to take this medicine: Intravenous
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Light
• Do not Freeze
• Do not Refrigerate
• Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

Clear, odourless and colourless solution

Food interactions

For the active ingredient fluconazole

• Take without regard to meals.

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient fluconazole

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

What it is used for

Fluconazole infusion is indicated for the same conditions in adults and children but should be used only when fluconazole cannot be administered orally.. 1. Treatment of cryptococcal meningitis in patients who are unable to tolerate amphotericin B.. NOTE: Data suggest that the clinical efficacy of fluconazole is lower than that of amphotericin B in the treatment of the acute phase of cryptococcal meningitis.. 2. Maintenance therapy to prevent relapse of cryptococcal meningitis in patients with AIDS.. 3. Treatment of oropharyngeal and oesophageal candidiasis in AIDS and other immunosuppressed patients.. 4. Secondary prophylaxis of oropharyngeal candidiasis in patients with HIV infection.. 5. Serious and life-threatening Candida infections in patients who are unable to tolerate amphotericin B.. NOTE: It remains to be shown that fluconazole is as effective as amphotericin B in the treatment of serious and life-threatening Candida infections. Until such data are available, amphotericin B remains the drug of choice.

How to take it

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

• The way to take this medicine: Intravenous
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Light
• Do not Freeze
• Do not Refrigerate
• Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

Clear, odourless and colourless solution

Food interactions

For the active ingredient fluconazole

• Take without regard to meals.

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

Is this medicine subsidised?

This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on February 1, 2019. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient fluconazole

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.