Fluconazole antifungal tablet for skin Infection

If you’re suffering from common fungal skin infections such as athlete’s foot, nail fungus, or any other yeast-related fungal skin infection then the Fluconazole antifungal tablet will help to treat your symptoms and cure the fungal skin infection.

Fluconazole Oral Capsules are an oral antifungal medicine and are fast-acting tablets that can be purchased over the counter at most pharmacies in the UK, including Online4Pharmacy. Using Fluconazole for fungal skin infections to treat the condition will give you fast relief from irritating symptoms such as itching, dry and flaky skin, and discoloration of the finger or toenails caused by fungal skin infections.

How Does Fluconazole Work?

 Fluconazole works by blocking the reproductive ability of the fungi Cryptococcus. And Candida. This drug helps to get rid of these fungal skin infections. For people who are at higher risk of having candidiasis, it can help to prevent infection.

In general, superficial fungal skin infections are treated with and respond well to topical medications (creams or gels). However, if they are not effective, sometimes systemic antifungal capsule therapy such as Fluconazole is necessary. The effectiveness of Fluconazole for fungal infections of the skin is highly recommended by healthcare providers as the go-to medication for skin fungus.

In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know about Fluconazole oral capsules including the benefits, risks, and side effects.

Benefits of Fluconazole

Fluconazole oral tablets work by killing the fungus (or yeast) that is causing the particular skin infection. The medicine kills fungus by making holes in the outer cell membrane so that the contents of the cell leak out. This treats the fungal skin infection and allows your symptoms to get better.

Other benefits include:

  • Relieves irritating symptoms of fungal skin infections such as flaking, itchy, and dry skin
  • Fast-acting single treatment for minor infections
  • Treats nail fungus 

Instructions for Use

The Fluconazole dose for skin infection for adults is generally one tablet.

However, for those with chronic or extensive fungal skin infections, your GP may prescribe a treatment of one 150mg oral capsule of fluconazole once weekly for two to six weeks.

Directions:

Take one tablet in the morning by swallowing the capsule with a whole glass of water.

As with all medications, you should always read the patient information leaflet that comes in the package before using this medicine.

Fluconazole Side Effects

For some people, side effects can include:

  • Headache
  • Diarrhoea
  • nausea or upset stomach
  • dizziness
  • stomach pain
  • vomiting
  • changes in the taste of food
  • people with a weakened immune system may experience a severe rash

In most cases, side effects are mild and go away within a few days. If side effects are more severe or don’t go away, speak with your healthcare provider immediately. 

Fluconazole Risks

Using Fluconazole is not recommended:

  • If under the age of 16 or over the age of 60.
  • If pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
  • If taking Terfenadine or Cisapride.

Fungal skin infections are easily treatable with the right medication. Visit us in-store to speak with our knowledgeable pharmacy clinicians or visit us online4pharmacy for more information.