Candiver 150 mg Cap.
Therapeutic Class |
Antifungal |
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Candiver (Fluconazole) is indicated in the treatment of acute or recurrent vaginal candidiasis, mucosal candidiasis (as oropharyngeal candidiasis, esophagitis, candiduria), systemic candidiasis and cryptococcal infections (including meningitis).
Adults
Since oral absorption is rapid and almost complete, the daily dose of Fluconazole is the same for oral and intravenous administration.
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis: The recommended dosage of Fluconazole for oropharyngeal candidiasis is 200 mg on the first day, followed by 100 mg once daily for 7-14 days.
Esophageal Candidiasis: The recommended dosage of Fluconazole for esophageal candidiasis is 200 mg on the first day, followed by 100 mg once daily for 2-3 weeks.
Systemic Candidiasis and Cryptococcal Meningitis: 400 mg daily followed by 200 mg once daily. The recommended duration of treatment for initial therapy of Cryptococcal meningitis is 10 to 12 weeks.
Acute or recurrent vaginal candidiasis: Single dose of 150 mg.
Urinary Tract Infections and Peritonitis: 50 to 200 mg once daily.
Prophylaxis in Patients Undergoing Bone Marrow Transplantation: 400 mg once daily.