AF 50 Tablet DT

AF 50 Tablet DT is an antifungal medicine that contains fluconazole 50 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the triazole class and is used to treat certain fungal and yeast infections, including infections caused by Candida. AF 50 Tablet DT is a tablet dosage form made by Systopic Laboratories, India, and the exact 50 mg strength is useful when a prescriber wants a lower fluconazole dose than the stronger tablet options.

How it works: Fluconazole works by blocking a fungal enzyme needed to make ergosterol, a key part of the fungal cell membrane. By weakening that membrane, AF 50 Tablet DT helps stop the fungus from growing and allows the body to clear the infection.

AF 50 Tablet DT is the lower-strength fluconazole tablet in this product line, so it is often chosen when a doctor wants smaller dose steps, pediatric-appropriate dose adjustment, or a gentler starting amount for certain infections. Because it is 50 mg per tablet, it is not the same as the higher-strength fluconazole tablets sold elsewhere, and the number of tablets taken can differ depending on the infection and the prescription.

• Candida infections
• Oral thrush
• Esophageal candidiasis
• Vaginal yeast infection
• Prevention of fungal infection in selected patients

• Swallow AF 50 Tablet DT with water unless your prescriber has given different directions.
• Take it at the same time each day if you have been prescribed repeat dosing.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor tells you it is safe to do so.
• Complete the full course even if symptoms improve early.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose.

Each AF 50 Tablet DT provides fluconazole 50 mg per tablet. The exact number of tablets and how often you take them depends on the infection being treated; some conditions need one dose, while others need daily or weekly dosing, and the prescriber sets the maximum daily amount for your specific case. Do not self-adjust the dose, especially because 50 mg is a lower-strength tablet and several tablets may be used to match a prescribed dose.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Fluconazole may include:

• headache
• nausea
• stomach pain
• diarrhea
• indigestion
• dizziness
• rash

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of heart rhythm problems.
• AF 50 Tablet DT can interact with many medicines, so a full medication review is important before starting it.
• Use caution with alcohol if it worsens stomach upset or liver strain.
• This tablet may not be appropriate for people taking certain medicines that affect heart rhythm or are strongly processed by the liver.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding require medical guidance before use.
• If you are older or frail, dose selection may need extra care because fluconazole can stay in the body longer.
• Do not take more tablets than prescribed just because the strength is only 50 mg per tablet.

• warfarin
• certain statins such as simvastatin or atorvastatin
• some diabetes medicines such as glyburide or glipizide
• tacrolimus or cyclosporine
• certain heart rhythm medicines that can prolong the QT interval

Store AF 50 Tablet DT in its original strip at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.