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Fluconazole Accord belongs to a group of medicines used to treat fungal infections. The active substance is fluconazole. Fluconazole Accord is used in adults to treat fungal infections. The most common cause of fungal infections is a yeast called Candida.<\/em> Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can get this medicine from a doctor to treat the following fungal infections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also get Fluconazole Accord to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Children and adolescents (0 to 17 years)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can get this medicine from your doctor to treat these types of fungal infections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also get Fluconazole Accord to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fluconazole contained in Fluconazole Accord may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Fluconazole Accord<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, nor might take any other medicines. Tell your doctor immediately<\/strong> if you are taking astemizole, terfenadine (an antihistamine for the treatment of allergies ) or cisapride (for stomach upset) or pimozide (used to treat mental disorders) or quinidine (used to treat irregular heartbeat), or erythromycin (an antibiotic for the treatment of infections ) as these should not be taken with Fluconazole Accord (see section \u201cDo not use Fluconazole Accord if you\u201d). Some medications can be affected by or affect the Fluconazole Accord. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The drug can be taken regardless of the meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should not take Fluconazole Accord if you are pregnant unless your doctor tells you to. You can continue breastfeeding after taking a single dose of 150 mg fluconazole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should not breast-feed if you are taking repeated doses of fluconazole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When driving or using machines, keep in mind that you may experience dizziness or seizures during treatment. You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention. One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or side effects. Descriptions of these effects and side effects can be found in other sections. Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This medicine contains lactose monohydrate (a type of sugar). If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine. Always take your medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure. Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water. You should take the capsules at the same time each day. The table below shows the recommended doses for different infections: Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Young people between 12 and 17 years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Use dose one prescribed by your doctor (according to the recommendations for either adults or children). Children up to 11 years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The maximum dose for children is 400 mg daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dose one is based on the child’s weight in kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Children between 0 and 4 weeks<\/strong> Children between 3 and 4 weeks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The same dose as above is given every other day. The maximum dose is 12 mg per kg body weight every other day (48 hours). Children younger than 2 weeks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The same dose as above is given every three days. The maximum dose is 12 mg per kg body weight every three days (72 hours). Older<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The usual dose for adults can be used unless you have kidney problems. Patients with kidney problems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Your doctor may change the dose depending on your kidney function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example, a child has accidentally ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice. The symptoms of a possible overdose may be that you start hearing, seeing, feeling, and thinking things that are not real (hallucinations and paranoid behaviors). Treatment of symptoms and gastric lavage may be required in case of overdose. If you take more doses than your doctor prescribes, you may feel drowsy, dizzy, and have an abnormal heartbeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, do not take the missed dose. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Some people develop allergic reactions<\/strong>, although severe allergic reactions are rare. <\/strong>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this information. If you get any of the following symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fluconazole Accord may affect your liver. Signs of hepatic impairment include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If any of these occur, stop taking Fluconazole Accord and contact your doctor immediately.<\/strong> Other side effects are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Has been reported (may occur in an unknown number of users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n The active substance is fluconazole . Each capsule contains 50 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg or 200 mg of fluconazole .<\/p>\n\n\n\n The other ingredients are lactose monohydrate, corn starch, sodium lauryl sulfate, colloidal anhydrous silica, and magnesium stearate. Capsule shell:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n For 50 mg:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gelatine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Titanium dioxide (E171)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Indigotine (E132)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yellow iron oxide (E172) Capsule shell:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n For 100 mg and 150 mg:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gelatine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Titanium dioxide (E171)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Patent Blue V (E131) Capsule shell:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n For 200 mg:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gelatine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Titanium dioxide (E171)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 50 mg: capsule cover: Size 4, white bottom and green top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 100 mg: capsule cover: Size 2, white base, and blue top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 150 mg: capsule shell: Size 1, blue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 200 mg: capsule shell: Strolek 0, white. Fluconazole Accord capsules are packaged in PVC-aluminum blisters. 50 mg and 200 mg capsules<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The pack sizes are 7, 14, 20, 28, 50, and 100 capsules, hard 100 mg capsules<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pack sizes are 7, 10, 20, 28, 50, 60, 100 capsules, hard 150 mg capsules<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pack sizes of 1, 2, 4, 6, and 10 capsules, hard Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Accord Healthcare BV<\/p>\n\n\n\n Winthontlaan 200<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3526 KV Utrecht<\/p>\n\n\n\n Netherlands Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Accord Healthcare Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sage House, 319 Pinner Road,<\/p>\n\n\n\n North Harrow, Middlesex,<\/p>\n\n\n\n HA1 4HF, UK Accord Healthcare Polska Sp.z oo,<\/p>\n\n\n\n ul. 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<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. What you need to know before you take Fluconazole Accord<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do not take Fluconazole Accord:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Other medicines and Fluconazole Accord<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/p>\n\n\n\nInfection<\/strong><\/th> Dose<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead> To treat meningitis caused by cryptococci<\/td> 400 mg on the first day, then 200 mg to 400 mg once daily for 6 to 8 weeks or longer as needed. Sometimes the dose is increased by up to 800 mg<\/td><\/tr> To prevent meningitis caused by cryptococci<\/td> 200 mg once daily until your doctor tells you to stop<\/td><\/tr> To treat coccidioidomycosis<\/td> 200 mg to 400 mg once daily from 11 months up to 24 months or longer if needed. Sometimes the dose is increased by up to 800 mg<\/td><\/tr> To treat internal fungal infections caused by Candida<\/em><\/td> 800 mg on the first day, then 400 mg once daily until your doctor tells you to stop<\/td><\/tr> Fungal infection of the mouth affects the lining of the mouth, throat and can cause inflammation of the oral mucosa when using a denture<\/td> 200 mg to 400 mg on the first day, then 100 mg to 200 mg once daily until your doctor tells you to stop<\/td><\/tr> To treat a fungal infection in the mouth – does one depends on where the infection is<\/td> 50 mg to 400 mg once daily for 7 to 30 days until your doctor tells you to stop<\/td><\/tr> To prevent recurrent fungal infections that affect the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat<\/td> 100 mg to 200 mg once daily or 200 mg three times a week as long as you are at risk of getting an infection<\/td><\/tr> To treat genital fungal infection<\/td> 150 mg as 1 single dose<\/td><\/tr> To prevent recurrent fungal infection in the vagina<\/td> 150 mg every three days for a total of 3 doses (days 1, 4, and 7) and then once a week for 6 months as long as you are at risk of getting an infection<\/td><\/tr> To treat fungal infections of the skin and nails<\/td> Depending on the site of infection a 50 mg once daily, 150 mg once a week, 300 to 400 mg once a week for 1 to 4 weeks (up to 6 weeks for athlete’s foot, in the treatment of nail infection until the infected nail has been replaced )<\/td><\/tr> To prevent infection caused by Candida<\/em> (if you have a weakened immune system)<\/td> 200 mg to 400 mg once daily as long as you are at risk of getting an infection.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\nInfection<\/strong><\/th> Daily dose<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Fungal infections of the mouth and throat infections caused by Candida<\/em> – the dose and duration of treatment depends on how severe the infection is and where it is located.<\/td> 3 mg per kg body weight once daily (6 mg per kg body weight can be given on the first day)<\/td><\/tr> Meningitis caused by cryptococcus or internal fungal infections caused by Candida<\/em><\/td> 6 mg to 12 mg per kg body weight once daily<\/td><\/tr> To prevent recurrent meningitis caused by cryptococci<\/td> 6 mg per kg body weight once daily<\/td><\/tr> To prevent the child from getting an infection caused by Candida <\/em>(if the child has a weakened immune system)<\/td> 3 mg to 12 mg per kg body weight once daily<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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