AF 200 Tablet (Fluconazole 200mg)

AF 200 Tablet (Fluconazole 200mg) is an antifungal medicine with Fluconazole 200 mg, made by Systopic Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., India. It comes as a single tablet in a strip and requires a prescription. It treats fungal and yeast infections in areas like the vagina, mouth, throat, skin, nails, and organs, helping both adults and immunocompromised patients.

Uses

• Vaginal yeast infections
• Oral or esophageal thrush
• Serious fungal infections (blood, brain, or organs)
• Fungal skin or nail infections (e.g., athlete’s foot, ringworm)
• Prevents infections in people with weak immune systems (e.g., HIV/AIDS, chemotherapy patients)

Side Effects

• Common: Headache, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, rash
• Rare: Dizziness, seizures, liver issues (yellow skin/eyes), severe rash, or heart rhythm problems Contact a doctor if side effects are severe or persist.

How to Use

• Dosage:
  • Vaginal infections: Usually 150 mg, but 200 mg may be used.
  • Thrush: 200 mg first day, then 100-200 mg daily for 7-14 days.
  • Serious infections: 200-400 mg daily for weeks.
  • Prevention: 200-400 mg daily, as prescribed.
  • Kids/elderly: Doctor adjusts dose.
• Swallow with water, with or without food. Take at the same time daily. Finish the full course.
• Overdose: Call emergency services if you experience hallucinations or confusion.

How Tablet Works

Fluconazole stops fungi from making ergosterol, a key part of their cell walls. This weakens and kills the fungi, clearing the infection. Effects start in 1-3 days for vaginal infections and longer for others.

Safety Advice

• Allergies: Don’t use if allergic to Fluconazole or similar drugs.
• Health Conditions: Be cautious with liver, kidney, or heart issues. Monitor liver during long use.
• Drug Interactions: Avoid with heart rhythm drugs (e.g., amiodarone). Tell your doctor about all medicines.
• Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Avoid in pregnancy; may harm baby. Safe for single dose while breastfeeding but check with a doctor for repeated use.
• Driving: May cause dizziness; avoid driving if affected.
• Alcohol: May increase dizziness; ask your doctor.
• Lactose: Contains lactose; avoid if lactose-intolerant.

What If You Forget to Take Tablet?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember, unless it’s almost time for the next dose. Don’t double up. Missing doses can weaken treatment. Set a reminder to stay on track.