Drug Uses
The medication is used for treating:

• Candidiasis in Vagina (when Candida causes vaginal infection)
• Cryptococcal meningitis
• Esophageal and Oropharyngeal candidiasis

How to Take Drug
It comes in both liquid and tablet form and is to be taken once in a day. The directions for intake are given on the label and it should be followed carefully. You should be clear in your mind about the directions by consulting the pharmacists.
Take it in the manner directed. You should not miss or overdo the dose of the prescription. You should shake it well prior to every use for even mixing of medication. You should not stop the intake even if there is an improvement in the situation till your doctor says so.

Drug Precautions

• Pregnant women should consult their doctor prior to the intake as its effects on nursing women are yet not known
• Avoid taking alcohol while taking it or liver problem might creep in
• If you are having reduced kidney function, liver disorder or allergic reaction, you should opt for doctor consultation before usage

Drug Interactions
Women taking the pill should avert it if they are having cisapride in their medicine schedule. Cisapride is used for the treatment of acid reflux disease. However, its interaction with Diflucan can lead to fatal conditions including heart problem.

Side Effects
You should always know the side effects of the pills that you are consuming. Side effects involved with Diflucan are:

• Changing color of your urine
• Irregular or indigestion in bowel movement
• Harsh rashes or allergic reactions
• Unusual bleeding
• Swelling in tongue, face or lip
• Yellowing in eyes

Missed Dose
The medicine is to be taken once within 24-hour gap. In case of missing them, try to take it whenever it comes in mind. However, you should avoid it and move to the regular schedule if the time for the next dose comes in.

Overdose
You should opt for urgent attention from your physician if any of the overdose symptoms of the medication is noticed in you. Overdose symptoms of Diflucan include hallucination, confusion, decreased movements, paranoia, tearing eye, decreased breathing, seizure, drooling, death and urinary incontinence. Although they might look insignificant in the earlier stage, it can take dangerous proportions with time.

Storage
The tablet can be stored at a temperature of around 86 degrees Fahrenheit. It should be kept away from freezing atmosphere. Again if the medication is exposed to high temperature of above 100 degrees Fahrenheit for short period, there will be no adverse effect on it. Like most drugs, it should be kept away from young family members.