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Product Information Flucamed Suspension

BEFORE YOU TAKE FLUCONAZOLE 50MG/5ML SUSPENSION

Do not take Fluconazole 50mg/5ml Suspension: • if you are allergic to fluconazole or other related compounds, or to any of the components of Fluconazole 50mg/5ml Suspension (listed in section 6). The symptoms may include itching, reddening of the skin or difficulty breathing • if you are taking cisapride (a drug used for digestive problems / stomach upsets) • if you are taking astemizole (a drug used for allergies) • if you are taking terfenadine (a drug used for allergies) when administered with multiple doses of fluconazole of 400mg/day or higher • if you are taking pimozide (a drug used for treating schizophrenia / mental illness) • if you are taking quinidine (a drug that is used to treat irregular heartbeats / arrhythmia) • if you are taking erythromycin (an antibiotic for treating infections) • if you have a condition that affects the way your heart beats • if you have heart disease • if you have a slow heartbeat, irregular heartbeats • if you are taking other medication that could affect your heartbeat in combination with fluconazole • if you experience changes in the levels of sodium, calcium or magnesium in your blood. Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Fluconazole 50mg/5ml Suspension: • if you have liver or kidney problems • if you develop signs of ‘adrenal insufficiency’ where the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of certain steroid hormones such as cortisol (chronic, or long lasting fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss, abdominal pain) • if you develop severe skin reactions (itching, reddening of the skin or difficulty in breathing) • if you have an intolerance to sugars, as this product contains 2.88g of sucrose per 5ml. Other medicines and Fluconazole Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. Tell your doctor immediately if you are taking astemizole, terfenadine (an antihistamine for treating allergies) or cisapride (used for stomach upsets) or pimozide (used for treating mental illness) or quinidine (used for treating heart arrhythmia) or erythromycin (an antibiotic for treating infections) as these should not be taken with Fluconazole (see section: “Do not take Fluconazole 50mg/5ml Suspension:”) There are some medicines that may interact with Fluconazole 50mg/5ml Suspension. Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking any of the following medicines: • terfenadine (used for allergies) • rifampicin or rifabutin (antibiotics for infections inc. tuberculosis) • alfentanil, fentanyl (used as anaesthetic) • amitriptyline, nortriptyline (used as anti-depressant) • amphotericin B, voriconazole (anti-fungal) • medicines that thin the blood to prevent blood clots (warfarin, other coumarin oral anticoagulants or similar medicines) • benzodiazepines (midazolam, lorazepam, oxazepam, lormetazepam, triazolam or similar medicines) used to help you sleep or for anxiety • carbamazepine, phenytoin (used for treating fits) • nifedipine, isradipine, amlodipine, verapamil, felodipine and losartan (for hypertension- high blood pressure) • hydrochlorothiazide (a diuretic drug, i.e. it increases the amount of urine produced by the kidneys, used to treat hypertension). • ciclosporin, everolimus, sirolimus or tacrolimus (to prevent transplant rejection) • cyclosphosphamide, vinca alkaloids (vincristine, vinblastine or similar medicines) used for treating cancer • halofantrine (used for treating malaria) • statins (atorvastatin, simvastatin and fluvastatin or similar medicines) used for reducing high cholesterol levels • methadone (used for pain) • celecoxib, flurbiprofen, naproxen, ibuprofen, lornoxicam, meloxicam, diclofenac (Non-Steroidal Anti‑Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID)) • oral contraceptives • prednisone (steroid) • zidovudine, also known as AZT; saquinavir and other HIV protease inhibitors (drugs for treating infection by HIV) • medicines for diabetes such as chlorpropamide, glibenclamide, glipizide or tolbutamide • theophylline (used to control asthma) • vitamin A (nutritional supplement) • ivacaftor (used for treating cystic fibrosis) • amiodarone (used for treating uneven heartbeats ‘arrhythmias’). Fluconazole 50mg/5ml Suspension with food and drink Fluconazole 50mg/5ml Suspension can be taken with or without food. Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility 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. Pregnancy You must avoid the administration of low doses of fluconazole for short periods of time during pregnancy, except if you have a serious fungal infection and your doctor considers that the expected effect of the use of fluconazole may exceed the possible risks for the foetus. High doses or prolonged use of fluconazole is not recommended unless the infection is life threatening to the mother. Breast-feeding Fluconazole intake is not recommended during breast-feeding. Driving and using machines When driving vehicles or using machines it should be taken into account that occasionally dizziness or fits may occur. Important information about some of the ingredients of Fluconazole 50mg/5ml Suspension • If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product • This drug contains 2.88g/5ml of sucrose. This should be taken into account in patients with diabetes mellitus • May be harmful to teeth if used for a period longer than 2 weeks • This prod