Fluconazole (WGR)™

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Fluconazole-WGR (fluconazole) capsules, given orally, are indicated for the following conditions:,- 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.,- Maintenance therapy to prevent relapse of cryptococcal meningitis in patients with AIDS.,- Treatment of oropharyngeal and oesophageal candidiasis in AIDS and other immunosuppressed patients.,- Secondary prophylaxis of oropharyngeal candidiasis in patients with HIV infection.,- 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.,- Vaginal candidiasis, when topical therapy has failed.,- Treatment of extensive tinea corporis, extensive tinea cruris and extensive tinea pedis infections in immunocompetent patients in whom topical therapy is not a practical treatment option. Usually, topical therapy should be attempted first because oral therapy has a less favourable ratio of benefits to risks (see section 4.8 ADVERSE EFFECTS (UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS)).

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 3 Years
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Capsule, hard
• Oral
• Blue/white hard gelatin, self locked capsules of size '2' imprinted with 'RANBAXY' in black edible ink on both cap and body containing white to off white powder

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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• 28 capsules per pack

Source: ARTG

This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

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.

Source: AHT

If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

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Source: ARTG

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