Flumet 150 mg Tablet

Flumet 150 mg Tablet is an oral antifungal medicine that contains 150 mg of fluconazole in each tablet. It belongs to the triazole antifungal class and is used to treat certain fungal and yeast infections in the body. Flumet 150 mg Tablet may be prescribed for infections such as vaginal yeast infection, oral thrush, esophageal candidiasis, and other susceptible fungal infections, depending on the doctor’s diagnosis. The exact duration and repeat dosing depend on the type and severity of the infection.

How it works: Fluconazole works by blocking a fungal enzyme needed to make ergosterol, an important part of the fungal cell membrane. In Flumet 150 mg Tablet form, this helps stop the fungus from growing and allows the infection to clear over time.

Flumet 150 mg Tablet is a higher-strength fluconazole tablet compared with lower-strength options, and it is meant for patients whose doctor has determined that this dose is appropriate. Because each tablet already contains 150 mg, it is not a starting dose for everyone, and it may be chosen for infections that respond to a single-dose or intermittent regimen. A doctor may select Flumet 150 mg Tablet when a stronger, convenience-focused tablet strength is needed rather than a lower daily dose.

• Vaginal yeast infection
• Oral thrush
• Esophageal candidiasis
• Certain other Candida infections
• Doctor-directed treatment of susceptible fungal infections

• Swallow Flumet 150 mg Tablet whole with water; do not chew or crush it unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly on the schedule prescribed, since fluconazole 150 mg is often used as a one-time dose or at spaced intervals rather than multiple doses per day.
• You may take Flumet 150 mg Tablet with or without food.
• If your doctor prescribed a repeat dose, take it at the exact time recommended and finish the full course.
• Do not use this tablet more often than directed just because symptoms are improving slowly.
• If you miss a scheduled dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Flumet 150 mg Tablet provides 150 mg of fluconazole per tablet. Depending on the infection, it may be taken once, repeated after a set interval, or used on another doctor-directed schedule; the maximum dose per day is the amount your prescriber specifically recommends, because dosing is based on the infection, your medical history, and other medicines. Do not take extra tablets or more than one dose in a day unless your doctor has clearly instructed you to do so.

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 or upset stomach
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Taste changes

• Flumet 150 mg Tablet is a stronger fluconazole tablet, so use it only as prescribed and do not self-treat repeated infections without medical advice.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, a history of long QT syndrome, or heart rhythm problems.
• Let your prescriber know if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding before taking this tablet.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens stomach upset or if your doctor advises against it, especially if you develop liver-related symptoms.
• This medicine can cause dizziness in some people, so be careful when driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your doctor about all prescription medicines, over-the-counter drugs, and supplements before using Flumet 150 mg Tablet because fluconazole has many interactions.
• Seek medical advice if symptoms do not improve or if the infection returns soon after treatment.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Some statins such as simvastatin or atorvastatin
• Certain heart rhythm medicines that can prolong the QT interval
• Some diabetes medicines that may increase the risk of low blood sugar
• Cyclosporine, tacrolimus, or other medicines metabolized by the liver

Store Flumet 150 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.