The mixed oral liquid should be kept in the refrigerator or at room temperature and used within 14 days. Do not freeze. It is very important that your doctor check your or your child's progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly.
Blood and urine tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects. If your or your child's symptoms do not improve, or if they become worse, check with your doctor. Continue to take this medicine as directed. Using this medicine for a long time or using it too much while you are pregnant especially during the first trimester can harm your unborn baby.
Use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 1 week after the last dose.
If you think you have become pregnant while using this medicine, tell your doctor right away. This medicine may rarely cause serious liver problems.
Check with your doctor right away if you or your child are having more than one of these symptoms: abdominal or stomach pain or tenderness, clay-colored stools, dark urine, decreased appetite, fever, headache, itching, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, skin rash, swelling of the feet or lower legs, unusual tiredness or weakness, or yellow eyes or skin. This medicine may rarely cause a serious type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention.
Call your doctor right away if you or your child have a rash, itching, hives, hoarseness, trouble with breathing, trouble with swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth while you are using this medicine. Serious skin reactions can occur in certain people during treatment with this medicine. Check with your doctor right away if you or your child start having a skin rash, itching, or any other skin changes while using this medicine.
Contact your doctor right away if you have any changes to your heart rhythm. You might feel dizzy or faint, or you might have a fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat.
Make sure your doctor knows if you or anyone in your family has ever had a heart rhythm problem such as QT prolongation. This medicine may cause adrenal gland problems. Check with your doctor right away if you have darkening of the skin, diarrhea, dizziness, fainting, loss of appetite, mental depression, nausea, skin rash, unusual tiredness or weakness, or vomiting.
This medicine may cause some people to become dizzy, drowsy, or less alert than they are normally. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription over-the-counter [OTC] medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.
It is available as an oral tablet or solution, as well as an injection. Treatment of vaginal yeast infections may range from one to fourteen days depending on the complexity of the infection. While both Monistat and Diflucan are antifungal medications used to treat vaginal yeast infections, they are not the same. Monistat is available for purchase without a prescription and is used locally in the vaginal area. Diflucan is a prescription medication and is taken orally for systemic absorption.
Monistat and Diflucan are both proven, effective treatments for vaginal yeast infections. Monistat may provide a faster resolution of symptoms such as itching, burning, and irritation. Diflucan has a more broad use in fungal infections other than vaginal candidiasis. Diflucan should not be used while pregnant. In general, local antifungals, such as Monistat, are the preferred products to treat vaginal yeast infections while pregnant.
You should consult with your physician before using Monistat products while pregnant. Alcohol is not contraindicated with either Monistat or Diflucan. You should consult with your doctor prior to consuming alcohol while on Diflucan as it has been known to cause rare hepatotoxicity. Patients who consume alcohol on a regular basis may be at an increased risk of liver damage.
Monistat and Diflucan have shown similar effective cure rates for vaginal candidiasis. Monistat has been shown to provide resolution of local symptoms such as itching, burning, and irritation faster than Diflucan.
Monistat and fluconazole each effectively achieve resolution of vaginal yeast infections independently. Miconazole used intravaginally results in some systemic absorption and may interact with oral, systemically absorbed fluconazole.
These medications should not be used together without the consent and monitoring of your physician. Diflucan begins resolving symptoms in 4 hours, with complete resolution in as soon as 16 hours for uncomplicated cases.
More complex cases or repeated infections may require longer treatment durations to achieve complete resolution. Skip to main content Search for a topic or drug. Monistat vs. Diflucan: Differences, similarities, and which is better for you. By Kristi C. Torres, Pharm. Do not dispose of medications in wastewater e.
Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired. Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses.
Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time. Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome.
Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects. Although most of the side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not seek medical attention. Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:. Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking this medication.
Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use this medication. General: If this is your first yeast infection, if you have frequent yeast infections or heart disease, if you have another yeast infection within 2 months after taking this medication, or if you have multiple sexual partners or change partners often, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication.
These side effects can include:. If these effects are mild, they may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects. Serious side effects and their symptoms can include the following:. Disclaimer: Our goal is to provide you with the most relevant and current information. However, because drugs affect each person differently, we cannot guarantee that this list includes all possible dosages. This information is not a substitute for medical advice.
Always speak with your doctor or pharmacist about dosages that are right for you. Fluconazole oral tablet can interact with other medications, vitamins , or herbs you may be taking.
An interaction is when a substance changes the way a drug works. This can be harmful or prevent the drug from working well. To help avoid interactions, your doctor should manage all of your medications carefully. There are certain drugs that you should not use with fluconazole. When used with fluconazole, these drugs can cause dangerous effects in your body. Examples of these drugs include:. Taking fluconazole with certain drugs raises your risk of side effects from those drugs. However, because drugs interact differently in each person, we cannot guarantee that this information includes all possible interactions.
Always speak with your healthcare professional about possible interactions with all prescription drugs, vitamins, herbs and supplements, and over-the-counter drugs that you are taking. If you have an allergic reaction, call your doctor or local poison control center right away. If your symptoms are severe, call or go to the nearest emergency room. Taking it again could be fatal cause death. For people with kidney disease: If you have kidney disease or a history of kidney disease, your kidneys may not be able to remove this drug from your body like they should.
This may increase the levels of fluconazole in your body and cause more side effects. This drug may also make existing kidney disease worse. People with liver problems: Fluconazole can cause liver problems.
If you already have liver problems, talk with your healthcare professional before taking this drug. People with high blood sugar levels: The oral suspension form of this drug contains sucrose, a kind of sugar. Talk with your doctor before using this drug if you have high blood sugar levels or a condition, such as diabetes , which can cause high blood sugar levels.
People with abnormal heart rhythms: Using fluconazole can affect your heart rhythm. If you already have an abnormal heart rhythm, taking fluconazole may lead to dangerous heart rhythm problems.
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