Diflucan One is a complete treatment of vaginal thrush in women or penile thrush in men whose partners have thrush

Treating thrush in women: Taken by mouth, Diflucan One treats the fungal infection, vaginal thrush, which is caused by a tiny yeast called Candida.

Most women have vaginal thrush some time during their lives. Many women have this yeast living harmlessly within their bodies. However, the natural balance that keeps Candida under control can be upset by other factors, e.g. antibiotics, diabetes, poor general health, the Pill, or damage to vaginal tissues. Then the levels of yeast become too high and thrush develops.

The most common symptoms are a white, curdy, odourless discharge from the vagina, itching around the outside of the vagina and soreness, if the delicate tissues are inflamed. The soreness can be aggravated by itching, and the salt in urine can sting the sore tissue.

Treating thrush in men: Taken by mouth, Diflucan One treats the fungal infection, penile thrush (candidal balanitis), which is caused by a tiny yeast called Candida.

Thrush can be passed on from your partner through sexual intercourse this can result in inflammation of the end of the penis.

The most common symptoms are soreness, redness, and irritation. Diflucan One will only treat inflammation of the end of the penis if it is caused by a yeast infection.

Do not use Diflucan One unless you have these symptoms

The complete Diflucan One course of treatment for thrush is one capsule. (If both you and your partner are treating thrush with Diflucan One, it is necessary to take one capsule each).

• Before using this product:
• you should see your doctor if you are aged under 16 or over 60 years
• Do not use Diflucan One unless your sexual partner also has thrush (vaginal candidiasis)
• Do not use Diflucan One if you think you may have a sexually transmitted disease (STD or "VD")

• Taking Diflucan One
• Take by mouth with a drink of water at any time of day, with or without food.
• You should notice an improvement in a day or two and be clear within a week.

• Consult your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within one week.
• If after 7 days or more, thrush recurs, you can take Diflucan One again. However, if you have more than two episodes of thrush within six months you should see your doctor.

The Diflucan One pack contains one capsule

The light turquoise blue capsule contains: 150 mg of the active ingredient Fluconazole.

Other ingredients are: Colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, maize starch, lactose, sodium lauryl sulphate, the colours patent blue V (E131) and titanium dioxide (E171) and a gelatin capsule shell.

Do not take Diflucan One:

• If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in Diflucan One or other antifungals and other thrush treatments, or have previously had a rash after taking fluconazole.
• If you are taking either terfenadine (an antihistamine) or cisapride (for indigestion).

Speak to your doctor before you take Diflucan One:

• If you are under 16 or over 60 years of age
• If you have had thrush more than twice in the last six months
• If you suffer from heart disease including heart rhythm problems
• If you have low potassium, magnesium or calcium in your blood (ask your doctor if you are not sure)
• If you have any disease or illness affecting your liver or have had unexplained jaundice
• If you suffer from any other chronic disease or illness
• If you or your partner have had exposure to a sexually transmitted disease
• If you are unsure about the cause of your symptoms

Women only

• If you are pregnant, suspect you might be pregnant or are breast feeding
• lf you have any abnormal or irregular vaginal bleeding or a blood stained discharge
• If you have vulval or vaginal sores, ulcers or blisters
• If you are experiencing lower abdominal pain or burning on passing urine

Men only

• If your sexual partner does not have vaginal thrush
• If you have penile sores, ulcers or blisters
• you have abnormal penile discharge (leakage)
• If your penis starts to smell
• If you have pain passing urine

Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• Anticoagulants such as warfarin or coumarin drugs (to prevent blood clots)
• Oral sulphonylureas such as chlorpropmide, gibenclamide, glipizide or tolbutamide (to control diabetes)
• Diuretics, such as hydrochlorothiazide toted (to treat fluid retention and high blood pressure)
• Benzodiazepines (used to treat insomnia and epilepsy)
• Phenytoin (used so treat epilepsy and neuropathic pain)
• Rifampicin and rifabutin (antibiotics)
• Tacrolimus and ciclosprin (used to affect the immune response and treat eczema and psoriasis)
• Theophylline (used to control asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
• Astemizole (an antihistamine)
• Oral contraceptives (the Pill)
• Zidovudine, also known as AZT (used in HIV-infected patients)

Information on other Ingredients in this medicine: This product contains lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this product.

Side-effects: Occasionally, taking this medicine causes mild side effects such as nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, indigestion, wind or diarrhoea.

There have also been rare reports of headache, dizziness, blood, heart or liver disorders, seizure, hair loss, rash, severer peeling and blistering of the skin, jaundice (e.g. yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes), changes in taste perception, elevated levels of cholesterol and fats in the blood and low levels of potassium in the blood.

A few people develop allergic reactions to medicines. If you experience difficulty with breathing, facial swelling or general itchiness, consult your doctor immediately.

If notice these or any other side-effects you should contact your doctor

Most women have vaginal thrush some time during their lives

How you can avoid thrush in future:

• Wash regularly
• Avoid tight synthetic clothing
• Wear cotton underwear and stocking rather than tights
• Avoid perfumed soaps, bath additives and vaginal deodorants
• Change your tampon frequently

Sexual intercourse can damage delicate tissue and aggravate thrush. If your attack of thrush was successfully treated, but keeps coming back, your partner may need to take Diflucan One himself .

If you are unsure why your thrush keeps coming back, or are unsure if your partner has thrush, you or your partner should see a doctor.