{"id":23370,"date":"2022-07-28T06:13:27","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T06:13:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=23370"},"modified":"2022-07-29T11:10:32","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T11:10:32","slug":"solona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/solona\/","title":{"rendered":"Solona &#8211; Fluconazole uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>150 mg&nbsp;capsules, hard<br>fluconazole<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Solona is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Solona belongs to a group of medicines used against fungal infections.\u00a0The active substance is\u00a0fluconazole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Solona 150 mg when used only as a single dose<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solona is used to treat\u00a0infections\u00a0caused by fungi.\u00a0The most common cause of fungal infections is a yeast called\u00a0<em>Candida<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may receive this medicine to treat fungal infection of the vagina or penis (genital fungal infection)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Solona, \u200b\u200b150 mg<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solona is used to treat\u00a0infections\u00a0caused by fungi, and can also be used to prevent getting a fungal infection.\u00a0The most common cause of fungal infections is a yeast called\u00a0<em>Candida<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get this medicine from your doctor to treat the following fungal infections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Meningitis\u00a0is caused by cryptococci &#8211; a fungal infection of the brain<\/li><li>Coccidioidomycosis\u00a0er &#8211; a lung disease<\/li><li>Infection\u00a0caused by\u00a0Candida\u00a0and found in the bloodstream, internal organs (e.g. heart, lungs), or urinary tract.<\/li><li>Fungal infection in the mouth that affects the mucous membrane in the mouth, and throat and can cause\u00a0inflammation\u00a0in the oral mucosa when using dentures<\/li><li>Fungal infection in the vagina or on the penis (genital fungal infection)<\/li><li>Skin infections &#8211; e.g.\u00a0athlete&#8217;s foot,\u00a0ringworm, groin fungus, nail infection<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also get Solona to prevent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>that&nbsp;meningitis&nbsp;caused by cryptococci recurs.<\/li><li>that the fungal infection in the mouth returns.<\/li><li>recurrent vaginal yeast infection<\/li><li>infection&nbsp;caused by&nbsp;<em>Candida<\/em>&nbsp;(if you have a weakened immune system)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children and young people (0 to 17 years)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get this medicine from your doctor to treat these types of fungal infections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fungal infection of the mouth \u2013\u00a0an infection\u00a0that affects the mucous membrane of the mouth and throat<\/li><li>Infections caused by\u00a0Candida\u00a0are in the bloodstream, internal organs (eg heart, lungs), or urinary tract.<\/li><li>Meningitis\u00a0is caused by cryptococci &#8211; a fungal infection of the brain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also get Solona to prevent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>infection&nbsp;caused by&nbsp;Candida&nbsp;(if you have a weakened immune system)<\/li><li>that&nbsp;meningitis&nbsp;caused by cryptococci recurs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The fluconazole\u00a0found in Solona may also be approved to treat other conditions not listed in this leaflet.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Solona<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Solona if you:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>are allergic to\u00a0fluconazole, to other medicines you have taken to treat fungal infection, or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).\u00a0The symptoms can be\u00a0itching, skin redness, or difficulty breathing.<\/li><li>taking astemizole or terfenadine (an\u00a0antihistamine\u00a0to treat\u00a0allergies\u00a0)<\/li><li>taking cisapride (for upset stomach)<\/li><li>taking pimozide (used to treat mental disorders)<\/li><li>taking\u00a0quinidine\u00a0(used to treat irregular heart rhythms)<\/li><li>taking erythromycin (\u00a0antibiotic\u00a0to treat\u00a0infection\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Solona:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have liver or kidney problems<\/li><li>if you have any heart disease, e.g.\u00a0irregular heartbeat<\/li><li>if you have abnormal levels of\u00a0potassium,\u00a0calcium,\u00a0or\u00a0magnesium\u00a0in your blood<\/li><li>if you develop serious skin reactions (\u00a0itching,\u00a0reddening\u00a0of the skin, or difficulty breathing).<\/li><li>if you have ever had a severe skin rash or peeling skin, blisters, and\/or sores in your mouth after using Solona.<\/li><li>develop symptoms that may be signs of lower cortisol production from the adrenal glands (\u00a0chronic\u00a0or prolonged fatigue, muscle weakness, decreased appetite, weight loss, abdominal pain.<\/li><li>if the yeast infection does not get better as you may need to be given another medicine for yeast infection.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Serious skin reactions, including drug reactions with\u00a0eosinophilia\u00a0and systemic symptoms (DRESS), have been reported in association with treatment with Solona.\u00a0Stop using Solona and go to an emergency department immediately if you get any of the symptoms of serious skin reactions described in section 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Solona 150 mg when used only as a single dose<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although this medicine is intended for adults, it can be used in adolescents (from 12 to 17 years) if the treatment is necessary and no other options are available.&nbsp;Dosage&nbsp;one should be the same as the adult dosage.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Solona<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor\u00a0<strong>immediately<\/strong>\u00a0if you are taking astemizole, terfenadine (an\u00a0antihistamine\u00a0to treat\u00a0allergies\u00a0) or cisapride (used to treat stomach upsets) or pimozide (used to treat mental disorders) or\u00a0quinidine,\u00a0amiodarone\u00a0(used to treat irregular heart rhythm) or erythromycin (antibiotics\u00a0for the treatment of\u00a0infection\u00a0) as these should not be taken together with Solona (see section &#8220;Do not use Solona if you&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some medicines can be affected by or affect Solona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>rifampicin, rifabutin (\u00a0antibiotics\u00a0against\u00a0infection\u00a0)<\/li><li>alfentanil,\u00a0fentanyl\u00a0(used as anesthetic)<\/li><li>amitriptyline, nortriptyline (used to treat depression)<\/li><li>amphotericin B, voriconazole (for fungal infection)<\/li><li>blood-thinning medicines (eg\u00a0warfarin\u00a0) to prevent blood clots<\/li><li>benzodiazepines\u00a0(eg midazolam, triazolam) used for insomnia or anxiety<\/li><li>carbamazepine,\u00a0phenytoin\u00a0(for\u00a0epilepsy\u00a0)<\/li><li>nifedipine, isradipine, amlodipine, verapamil, felodipine or\u00a0losartan\u00a0(for high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0)<\/li><li>olaparib (used to treat ovarian cancer)<\/li><li>ciclosporin, everolimus, sirolimus or tacrolimus (used after transplants)<\/li><li>cyclophosphamide, vinca alkaloids (eg vincristine, vinblastine) used to treat cancer<\/li><li>halofantrine (for\u00a0malaria\u00a0)<\/li><li>statins (atorvastatin,\u00a0simvastatin,\u00a0and fluvastatin) used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood<\/li><li>methadone\u00a0(for pain)<\/li><li>celecoxib, flurbiprofen,\u00a0naproxen,\u00a0ibuprofen, lornoxicam, meloxicam,\u00a0diclofenac\u00a0(non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,\u00a0NSAIDs\u00a0)<\/li><li>birth control pills<\/li><li>prednisone (\u00a0steroid\u00a0)<\/li><li>zidovudine (also called AZT) or saquinavir (used to treat\u00a0HIV\u00a0)<\/li><li>medicines for\u00a0diabetes\u00a0such as chlorpropamide, glibenclamide, glipizide or tolbutamide<\/li><li>theophylline (for\u00a0asthma\u00a0)<\/li><li>tofacitinib (for\u00a0rheumatoid arthritis\u00a0)<\/li><li>tolvaptan (for\u00a0hyponatremia\u00a0(low level of\u00a0sodium\u00a0in the blood) or to slow the deterioration of kidney function)<\/li><li>Vitamin A\u00a0(\u00a0nutritional supplement)<\/li><li>ivacaftor (used to treat\u00a0cystic fibrosis\u00a0)<\/li><li>amiodarone\u00a0(used to treat irregular heart rhythms (\u00a0arrhythmias\u00a0))<\/li><li>hydrochlorothiazide\u00a0(\u00a0diuretics\u00a0)<\/li><li>ibrutinib (used to treat blood cancer).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taking Solona with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not take Solona if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, or are breastfeeding unless your doctor has told you to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;fluconazole&nbsp;is taken during the first trimester of pregnancy, the risk of miscarriage may increase.&nbsp;If&nbsp;fluconazole&nbsp;is taken in low&nbsp;doses&nbsp;during the first trimester, the risk of a child being born with malformations affecting bones and\/or muscles may be slightly increased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can continue breastfeeding after taking a single dose of Solona up to 150 mg.\u00a0You should not breastfeed if you take repeated\u00a0doses\u00a0of Solona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When driving and using machinery, you should bear in mind that you may suffer from dizziness or convulsions during the treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are always responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Description of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solona contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an intolerance to some sugars, you should consult your doctor before taking this medicine.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Solona<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use for children and adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Always use this medicine as directed by your doctor.&nbsp;<\/strong>Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Solona 150 mg when used only as a single dose<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The medicine can be taken regardless of a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>150 mg as a single dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctor may&nbsp;prescribe&nbsp;other&nbsp;doses&nbsp;to you than those listed here.&nbsp;Always use Solona as directed by your doctor.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Older<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of one for adults can be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Patients with kidney problems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of one for adults can be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How quickly does the treatment start to work?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vaginal yeast infection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your discomfort should begin to subside within a couple of days, some women may experience improvement after a day.&nbsp;If the symptoms have not stopped within a couple of days, you should see a doctor again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fungal infection in the penis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your discomfort should begin to subside within a couple of days, but it can last up to a week.&nbsp;If the symptoms have not stopped after a week, you should see a doctor again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you have taken too much Solona<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may feel sick if you take too many capsules at once.\u00a0If you have ingested too much or if e.g.\u00a0a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poisons Information Center (tel. 112) for an assessment of the risk and advice.\u00a0The symptoms of a possible overdose may be that you start to hear, see, feel and think things that are not real (hallucinations and paranoid behavior).\u00a0Treatment of the symptoms and gastric lavage may be necessary in case of overdose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have further questions about this medicine, contact your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Solona 150 mg<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water.&nbsp;You should take the capsules at the same time each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The medicine can be taken regardless of a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below shows the recommended&nbsp;doses&nbsp;for different infections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20100908000042#\" rel=\"noopener\">View larger<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Infection<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Dose<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>To treat&nbsp;meningitis&nbsp;caused by cryptococci<\/td><td>400 mg on the first day, then 200 mg to 400 mg once daily for 6 to 8 weeks or longer as needed.&nbsp;Sometimes the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is increased up to 800 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>To prevent&nbsp;meningitis&nbsp;caused by cryptococci<\/td><td>200 mg once daily until the doctor says you can stop<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>To treat&nbsp;coccidioidomycosis<\/td><td>200 mg to 400 mg once daily from 11 months up to 24 months or longer as needed.&nbsp;Sometimes the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is increased up to 800 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>To treat internal fungal infections caused by&nbsp;<em>Candida<\/em><\/td><td>800 mg the first day, then 400 mg once daily until the doctor says you can stop<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fungal infection in the mouth that affects the mucous membrane in the mouth, and throat and can cause\u00a0inflammation\u00a0in the oral mucosa when using dentures<\/td><td>200 mg to 400 mg the first day, then 100 mg to 200 once daily until your doctor says you can stop<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>To treat fungal infection in the mouth \u2013 the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;depends on where the&nbsp;infection&nbsp;is<\/td><td>50 mg to 400 mg once daily for 7 to 30 days until your doctor says you can stop<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>To prevent recurrent fungal infections that affect the mucous membrane of the mouth and throat<\/td><td>100 mg to 200 mg once daily or 200 mg three times per week as long as you are at risk of an&nbsp;infection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>To treat genital yeast infection<\/td><td>150 mg as a single dose<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>To prevent recurrent fungal infection in the vagina<\/td><td>150 mg every third day in a total of 3\u00a0doses\u00a0(day 1, 4, and 7) and then once a week for 6 months as long as you are at risk of getting an\u00a0infection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>To treat fungal infections of the skin and nails<\/td><td>Depending on the site of\u00a0infection\u00a050 mg once a day, 150 mg once a week, 300 to 400 mg once a week for 1 to 4 weeks (up to 6 weeks in\u00a0athlete&#8217;s foot, in the treatment of nail infection until the infected nail has been replaced )<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>To prevent&nbsp;infection&nbsp;caused by&nbsp;<em>Candida<\/em>&nbsp;(if you have a weakened immune system)<\/td><td>200 mg to 400 mg once daily as long as you are at risk of an&nbsp;infection<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use in adolescents between 12 and 17 years of age<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;as prescribed by the doctor (as recommended for either adults or children).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use in children up to 11 years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The maximum&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for children is 400 mg daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dose&nbsp;one is based on the child&#8217;s weight in kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20100908000042#\" rel=\"noopener\">View larger<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Infection<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Daily&nbsp;dose<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fungal infections of the mouth and throat caused by\u00a0<em>Candida\u00a0<\/em>&#8211;\u00a0dose,\u00a0and duration of treatment depends on how severe the\u00a0infection\u00a0is and where it is located<\/td><td>3 mg per kg of body weight (6 mg per kg of body weight once daily can be given on the first day)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Meningitis&nbsp;caused by cryptococci or internal fungal infections caused by&nbsp;<em>Candida<\/em><\/td><td>6 mg to 12 mg per kg of body weight once daily<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>To prevent recurrent&nbsp;meningitis&nbsp;caused by cryptococci<\/td><td>6 mg per kg of body weight once daily<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>To prevent the child from getting&nbsp;an infection&nbsp;caused by&nbsp;<em>Candida&nbsp;<\/em>(if the child has a weakened immune system)<\/td><td>3 mg to 12 mg per kg of body weight once daily<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children between 0 and 4 weeks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Children between 3 and 4 weeks:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The same&nbsp;dose&nbsp;as above is given every other day.&nbsp;The maximum&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 12 mg per kg of body weight every other day (48 hours).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Children younger than 2 weeks:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The same&nbsp;dose&nbsp;as above is given every third day.&nbsp;The maximum&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 12 mg per kg of body weight every three days (72 hours).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctor may&nbsp;prescribe&nbsp;other&nbsp;doses&nbsp;to you than those listed here.&nbsp;Always use Solona as directed by your doctor.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Older<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of one for adults can be used unless you have kidney problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Patients with kidney problems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor may change the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;depending on your kidney function.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have used too much Solona&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may feel sick if you take too many capsules at once.\u00a0If you have ingested too much or if e.g.\u00a0a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.\u00a0The symptoms of a possible overdose may be that you start to hear, see, feel and think things that are not real (hallucinations and paranoid behavior).\u00a0Treatment of the symptoms and gastric lavage may be necessary in case of overdose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Solona<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for the missed\u00a0dose.\u00a0If you forget a\u00a0dose, take it as soon as you remember.\u00a0If it is almost time for the next\u00a0dose, do not take the missed\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have further questions about this medicine, contact your doctor or pharmacist.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, Solona can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop using Solona and go to the emergency department immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>widespread rash, fever, or swollen\u00a0lymph nodes\u00a0(DRESS or drug\u00a0hypersensitivity\u00a0reaction), have been reported (occurring in an unknown number of users)).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people develop\u00a0<strong>allergic reactions<\/strong>, although serious allergic reactions are rare.\u00a0If you experience\u00a0side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.\u00a0This also applies to\u00a0side effects\u00a0that are not mentioned in this information<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience any of the following symptoms<strong>, contact your doctor immediately.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>sudden wheezing, difficulty breathing, or a tight feeling in the chest<\/li><li>swelling of the eyelids, face, or lips<\/li><li>itching\u00a0all over the body, skin redness or itching, red spots<\/li><li>rash<\/li><li>severe skin reactions, e.g.\u00a0a blistering rash (this may affect the mouth and tongue).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Solona can affect your liver.&nbsp;Signs of liver damage include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>fatigue<\/li><li>decreased appetite<\/li><li>vomiting<\/li><li>yellowish skin or yellowish whites of the eyes (jaundice).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of these occur, stop taking Solona and&nbsp;<strong>contact your doctor immediately.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other\u00a0side effects\u00a0ar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If any&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;get worse or if you notice any&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;not mentioned in this information, contact your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common\u00a0side effects\u00a0(which may affect up to 1 in 10 users) are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>headache<\/li><li>discomfort in the stomach, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting<\/li><li>elevated liver values<\/li><li>rash<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncommon&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 users) are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>reduced amount of\u00a0red blood cells\u00a0which can lead to pale skin and cause weakness and shortness of breath<\/li><li>decreased appetite<\/li><li>difficulty sleeping, drowsiness<\/li><li>convulsions, dizziness, spinning sensation, tingling, tingling or numbness, changes in taste<\/li><li>constipation, indigestion, flatulence,\u00a0dry mouth<\/li><li>muscle pain<\/li><li>liver damage and yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)<\/li><li>streaks in the skin, blistering (\u00a0hives\u00a0),\u00a0itching, sweating<\/li><li>fatigue, general malaise, fever<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 users) are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>reduced number of\u00a0white blood cells\u00a0that help defend the body against\u00a0infection\u00a0and reduced number of\u00a0blood cells\u00a0that help stop bleeding<\/li><li>red or purple discoloration of the skin which may be caused by a reduced number of\u00a0blood platelets\u00a0or other changes in the blood<\/li><li>elevated blood cholesterol and blood fat values<\/li><li>reduced level of\u00a0potassium\u00a0in the blood<\/li><li>tremors<\/li><li>abnormal\u00a0EKG, changes in\u00a0pulse\u00a0or heart rhythm<\/li><li>liver failure<\/li><li>allergic reactions (sometimes severe), including widespread rash with blistering and peeling skin, severe skin reactions, and swelling of the lips or face<\/li><li>hair loss<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Solona<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date stated on the packaging after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store at a maximum of 25\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to deal with medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is\u00a0fluconazole.\u00a0Each hard capsule contains 150 mg\u00a0fluconazole\u00a0.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are Capsule contentsLactose monohydrate, pregelatinized corn starch,\u00a0colloidal\u00a0anhydrous silica, and magnesium stearate.<br>Capsule shell<br>Solona 150 mg: Gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hard capsules<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Appearance<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solona150 mg: white top with white capsule, hard gelatin capsules filled with white powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Package sizes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 12, 14, 20, 21, 28, 30, 50, 60, 90, 100 capsules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actavis Group PTC EHF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reykjavik travel guide 76-78<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IS-220 Hafnarfjordur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iceland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specify 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