Fluconazole Dose: An Introduction
The dose of
fluconazole (
Diflucan®) your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
- The medical condition being treated
- Your age and weight (for children)
- Other medications you are taking
- Other medical conditions you may have.
As is always the case, do not adjust this amount unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
Forms and Dosages for Fluconazole
The medication is available in the following strengths and forms:
- Fluconazole 50 mg tablets
- Fluconazole 100 mg tablets
- Fluconazole 150 mg tablets
- Fluconazole 200 mg tablets
- Fluconazole powder for oral suspension (which is mixed by a pharmacist to a concentration of 10 or 40 mg per mL, depending on the strength)
- Fluconazole 2 mg per mL injection (available in various package sizes).
Interestingly, the recommended dosages are the same for the oral forms and the injectable forms, since the medication is absorbed well when taken by mouth.
Dosing for Vaginal Yeast Infections
The standard dose of fluconazole for treating vaginal
yeast infections in adults is a single dose of 150 mg taken by mouth. Unlike most other
yeast infection medications, fluconazole is not used vaginally. It works through the bloodstream to treat yeast infections.
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