Generic name: fluconazole (oral route) [ floo-KON-a-zole ]
Drug class:Azole antifungals
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 28, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Diflucan
In Canada
- CanesOral
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet
- Powder for Suspension
Therapeutic Class: Antifungal
Chemical Class: Triazole
Uses for CanesOral
Fluconazole is used to treat serious fungal or yeast infections, including vaginal candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis (thrush, oral thrush), esophageal candidiasis (candida esophagitis), other candida infections (including urinary tract infections, peritonitis [inflammation of the lining of the stomach], and infections that may occur in different parts of the body), or fungal (cryptococcal) meningitis. This medicine works by killing the fungus or yeast, or preventing its growth.
Fluconazole is also used to prevent candidiasis in patients having bone marrow transplants who receive cancer or radiation treatment.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using CanesOral
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of fluconazole in children 6 months to 13 years of age. However, safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 6 months of age.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problem...
