Krajina: Izrael
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Ministry of Health
FLUCONAZOLE
RAFA LABORATORIES LTD
J02AC01
CAPSULES
FLUCONAZOLE 200 MG
PER OS
Required
RAFA LABORATORIES LTD, JERUSALEM
FLUCONAZOLE
FLUCONAZOLE
Fluconazole is indicated in the following fungal infections.Fluconazole is indicated in adults for the treatment of:• Cryptococcal meningitis.• Coccidioidomycosis.• Invasive candidiasis.• Mucosal candidiasis including oropharyngeal, oesophageal candidiasis, candiduria and chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis.• Chronic oral atrophic candidiasis (denture sore mouth) if dental hygiene or topical treatment are insufficient.• Vaginal candidiasis, acute or recurrent; when local therapy is not appropriate.• Candidal balanitis when local therapy is not appropriate.• Dermatomycosis including tinea pedis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea versicolor and dermal candida infections when systemic therapy is indicated.• Tinea unguinium (onychomycosis) when other agents are not considered appropriate.Fluconazole is indicated in adults for the prophylaxis of:• Relapse of cryptococcal meningitis in patients with high risk of recurrence.• Relapse of oropharyngeal or oesophageal candidiasis in patients infected with HIV who are at high risk of experiencing relapse.• To reduce the incidence of recurrent vaginal candidiasis (4 or more episodes a year).• Prophylaxis of candidal infections in patients with prolonged neutropenia (such as patients with haematological malignancies receiving chemotherapy or patients receiving Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation).Fluconazole is indicated in term newborn infants, infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents aged from 0 to 17 years old:Fluconazole is used for the treatment of mucosal candidiasis (oropharyngeal, oesophageal), invasive candidiasis and cryptococcal meningitis and the prophylaxis of candidal infections in immunocompromised patients. Fluconazole can be used as maintenance therapy to prevent relapse of cryptococcal meningitis in children with high risk of reoccurrence.Therapy may be instituted before the results of the cultures and other laboratory studies are known; however, once these results become available, anti-infective therapy should be adjusted accordingly.Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antifungals.
2023-05-31
1 Patient Leaflet According to the Pharmacists' Regulations (Preparations) – 1986 This medicine is sold with a doctor's prescription only Flucanol 50, Flucanol 100, Flucanol 150, Flucanol 200 Capsules Active ingredient: Each Flucanol 50 capsule contains: fluconazole 50 mg Each Flucanol 100 capsule contains: fluconazole 100 mg Each Flucanol 150 capsule contains: fluconazole 150 mg Each Flucanol 200 capsule contains: fluconazole 200 mg For the list of the additional ingredients, see section 6. See also 'Important information about some of the medicine's ingredients' in section 2. Read the leaflet carefully in its entirety before using the medicine. This leaflet contains concise information about the medicine. If you have any further questions, please refer to your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine has been prescribed for your treatment. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if it seems to you that their medical condition is similar to yours. 1. What is the medicine intended for? Adults The medicine is intended for treating the following types of fungal infections: • Cryptococcal meningitis – a fungal infection in the brain • Coccidioidomycosis – a disease of the bronchopulmonary system • Infections caused by Candida and originating in the blood stream, body organs (e.g., heart, lungs) or urinary tract • Oral thrush – infection affecting the oral cavity mucous, throat and dentures • Genital thrush – infection of the vagina or penis • Skin fungus, including athlete’s foot, fungus in the groin area, pityriasis versicolor, nail fungus and skin inflammations caused by Candida. The medicine is also intended for: • Preventing cryptococcal meningitis recurrence • Preventing oral thrush recurrence • Reducing the recurrence of vaginal thrush • Preventing you from getting an infection caused by Candida (if your immune system is weak and not working properly) Children and adolescents (0 to 17 years old) The medicine is intended for treating the following types of fungal infection Prečítajte si celý dokument