Fluzil 400 mg Tablet

Fluzil 400 mg Tablet is an antifungal medicine that contains fluconazole 400 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the triazole class and is used to treat certain fungal and yeast infections in the body, including infections that affect the mouth, throat, esophagus, genital area, skin, or internal organs when prescribed. Fluzil 400 mg Tablet is a high-strength fluconazole tablet, so it is usually chosen when a clinician has decided that this dose is appropriate for the infection being treated.

How it works: Fluconazole works by blocking a fungal enzyme needed to make ergosterol, an important part of the fungal cell membrane. Without that protection, the fungus cannot grow normally and gradually dies off; the tablet form delivers the medicine through the digestive tract after swallowing.

Fluzil 400 mg Tablet is not a low-dose starting tablet; it delivers a full 400 mg of fluconazole in one tablet, which is higher than many common maintenance doses. Because there are no other Fluzil strengths or forms listed here, this tablet fits regimens where a doctor specifically wants this higher-strength oral dose for treatment or step-down therapy.

• Yeast infections
• Certain vaginal fungal infections
• Oral thrush
• Esophageal candidiasis
• Systemic Candida infections
• Prevention of fungal infection in select patients

• Swallow Fluzil 400 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; this 400 mg strength is not meant to be adjusted on your own.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time each day if your prescriber has you on repeated dosing.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to.
• Finish the full course even if symptoms improve early.

Each Fluzil 400 mg Tablet provides 400 mg of fluconazole per tablet. How often it is taken depends on the infection and the treatment plan; some patients may take one dose, while others may take it once daily or at other doctor-directed intervals, and the maximum per day should be the amount your prescriber orders. Because this is a high-strength tablet, the dose should be set by a clinician who has evaluated the infection, your age, kidney function, and other medicines.

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

Common side effects of Fluconazole may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Rash
• Mild liver enzyme changes, which may be more likely to be monitored at this higher strength

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or kidney disease before using Fluzil 400 mg Tablet.
• This higher-strength tablet should only be taken under medical direction; do not self-treat repeated infections.
• Fluconazole can affect heart rhythm in some people, especially if you already have QT prolongation or heart disease.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens stomach upset or if your clinician advises against it while taking an antifungal.
• Do not drive or operate machinery if the tablet makes you dizzy.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• Review all prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal products with your pharmacist because fluconazole has many drug interactions.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Certain statins such as simvastatin or atorvastatin
• Some diabetes medicines, especially sulfonylureas
• Drugs that affect heart rhythm, including certain antiarrhythmics
• Cyclosporine, tacrolimus, or other narrow-therapeutic-index medicines

Store Fluzil 400 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.