Fluconazole belongs to antifungal/yeast group of medicines and it is an effective treatment for vaginal or penile thrush. It is suitable for women over the age of 16 and intended for men whose partners need treatment for thrush. 

Fluconazole is the generic form for the Canesten Oral Capsule brand in the UK. It is taken as a single dose by mouth.     

Fluconazole Capsule

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Fluconazole (Generic Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule)

Fluconazole (Generic Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule) / 150mg / 1 Single Dose

Fluconazole (Generic Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule) / 150mg / 2 Single Doses

Fluconazole is a medicine which belongs to a group of medicines known as anti-fungals. it is used to treat infections caused by fungi and may also be used to stop you from getting a candidal infection. The most common cause of fungal infections is yeast called Candida.

Fluconazole works by targeting the underlying cause of thrush by affecting the fungal membrane and killing fungi including yeasts. Thrush is commonly caused in women by a type of yeast known as candida and Fluconazole is very effective against it.  

Fluconazole has been in use since 1988 and its effectiveness against fungi has been well established in clinical use over many years. 

Generic and branded make of a medicine are the same and both makes have to meet the same quality and safety standards before they are allowed to be sold as a medicine. 

All generic medicines that are available in the UK/EU through authorised pharmacies, like My Private Pharmacist, are licensed and genuine medications so they are safe to use as intended. 

What is the difference between brand and generic makes of a medicine?

A branded make of medicine initially becomes available for sale by the innovating manufacturer that has discovered the medicine through a very expensive process. As a result, this manufacturer receives the right (patent) from the government to become the only company that is allowed to make and sell such medicine for many years so they can recuperate some of their expenses and make some profit from their work.

After the patent period is over, other manufacturers will be allowed to manufacture this branded medicine, but they will only be allowed to offer the medicine under the medicines actual name (known as the Generic name) or through their own new brand for marketing purposes. As this process is not as expensive as the initial medicine discovery, generic manufactures can offer the medicine at a much cheaper price compared to the innovator’s branded one. 

Why is the generic make cheaper than the brand?

Adults aged 16-60 years: Take ONE (150mg) capsule.

Possible side effects associated with Fluconazole use include:

- Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):  headache, stomach discomfort, diarrhoea, feeling sick, vomiting, rash 

- Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): decreased appetite, inability to sleep, feeling drowsy, fit, dizziness, sensation of spinning, tingling, pricking or numbness, changes in sense of taste, constipation, difficult digestion, wind, dry mouth, muscle pain

Please visit the product’s Patient Information Leaflet for a complete list of possible side effects. Note possible means that not everyone will get affected and not all side-effects may appear in one person.

If you experience any side effects, you must stop taking Fluconazole and consult your doctor or pharmacist. You can always contact your pharmacist at My Private Pharmacist during our pharmacy opening hours for further advice. 

In case of any severe and potentially life threatening events, always call 999 and seek urgent medical care.

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Fluconazole (Generic Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule)

What is Fluconazole?

How does Fluconazole help my thrush?

Does Fluconazole really help?

What is the difference between brand and generic makes of a medicine?

Why is the generic make cheaper than the brand?

Recommended dose of Fluconazole

Possible side effects

Patient Information Leaflet

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