Forcan 150 mg Tablet

Forcan 150 mg Tablet is an oral antifungal medicine that contains 150 mg of fluconazole in each tablet. It belongs to the triazole class of antifungals and is used to treat fungal and yeast infections, including certain Candida infections. Forcan 150 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is often chosen when a doctor wants a single 150 mg dose or a specific fluconazole schedule.

How it works: Fluconazole works by blocking a substance fungi need to make their cell membrane, which weakens and stops the fungus from growing. Because Forcan 150 mg Tablet is swallowed, the medicine is absorbed through the digestive system and then travels through the body to treat the infection.

Forcan 150 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet than Forcan 50 mg Tablet, so it is not the same as a low-dose daily tablet. Compared with Forcan 200 mg Tablet, this 150 mg strength may fit a prescribed one-time dose or an intermediate dosing plan, depending on the infection being treated. A doctor may choose Forcan 150 mg Tablet when this exact amount is appropriate and easier to take than multiple smaller tablets.

• Yeast infections (Candida)
• Vaginal yeast infection treatment when prescribed as a 150 mg oral dose
• Oral thrush
• Certain fungal infections of the throat, esophagus, skin, or nails
• Prevention of some fungal infections in higher-risk patients when directed by a doctor

• Swallow Forcan 150 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; this tablet is not meant to be split into a different dose unless your prescriber says so.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• If you are prescribed a single-dose regimen, take the dose on the day and time your doctor recommends.
• If your treatment plan requires repeated doses, keep the timing consistent between doses.
• Do not take extra tablets to speed up recovery.

Each Forcan 150 mg Tablet provides 150 mg of fluconazole. Depending on the infection, this strength may be taken once, daily, or on another schedule prescribed by a doctor; the maximum dose per day depends on the condition being treated and your prescriber’s directions. Do not self-adjust the dose, because Forcan 150 mg Tablet is a prescription antifungal and the right schedule is based on your diagnosis, 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
• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Taste changes

• Forcan 150 mg Tablet is a higher-strength fluconazole tablet, so do not use it for a different dose plan unless your doctor has specifically prescribed it.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of heart rhythm problems.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens stomach upset or dizziness, and ask your clinician if drinking is safe for you.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how the tablet affects you.
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
• Do not take this medicine with other fluconazole products unless your prescriber tells you to.
• Seek medical advice if symptoms do not improve or if they worsen after treatment begins.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Some statins such as simvastatin or atorvastatin
• Certain heart rhythm medicines that can raise the risk of QT prolongation
• Some diabetes medicines that may cause low blood sugar
• Other medicines that affect liver enzymes, including some seizure medicines and antibiotics

Store Forcan 150 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.