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Fluconazole 150 mg (Vaginal Yeast Infection)

Treats suitable vaginal yeast infections; other fungal infections use different regimens.

Check the name, strength and form on your own prescription or package.

Brand
CanesOral
Form
150 mg oral vaginal-yeast treatment
Guidance checked
2026-09-08

About this medication

Treats suitable vaginal yeast infections; other fungal infections use different regimens.

How to use it

The non-prescription regimen is a single dose. Persistent or recurrent symptoms need reassessment, not automatic redosing.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Avoid during pregnancy or when trying to conceive; discuss breastfeeding.

Before you use it

Review allergy, liver disease, heart rhythm problems and an uncertain diagnosis.

Possible side effects

Nausea, abdominal discomfort and headache.

When to get help

Severe rash, jaundice, fainting, fever or pelvic pain require assessment.

Other medicines and products

Many medicines interact, including warfarin, certain statins and QT-prolonging medicines.

Missed doses, storage and accidental exposure

Follow your own product’s missed-dose instructions. If you are unsure, ask the Care365 clinical team before taking an extra dose. Contraceptives, injections and modified-release medicines may need a specific plan.

Keep the original packaging and follow its storage, expiry and disposal instructions. Keep medicines away from children and pets. Ask about refrigeration, after-opening limits and safe sharps disposal when relevant.

For suspected overdose or accidental swallowing, contact poison control or urgent medical care promptly. Call emergency services for breathing difficulty, collapse or a seizure.

References and product information

Sources checked .

Sources checked 2026-09-08. Safety sections are highlights; consult the full product information for complete warnings and instructions.

Check the Canadian Drug Product Database by product name or DIN for current product information.

The Pharmasist page for Fluconazole gives more background about this medicine. Its linked monograph may describe a different brand, strength or formulation from the one discussed here, so use the exact product and DIN on your package when checking doses and warnings.

A formulation is the form of a medicine, such as a tablet, cream or spray. Products with the same ingredient can have different directions.

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