Indications

Genital candidiasis:

• Vaginal candidiasis, acute or recurrent
  
  
• Candidal balanitis

Key Benefits

Lucon is the gold standard for genital candidiasis

• Single oral dose of 150mg leads to improved compliance compared to older therapies Given its favourable patient acceptability and compliance profile, single oral doses of fluconazole may be considered as a first-line therapeutic choice for vaginal candidiasis

Lucon is also the gold standard in opportunistic infections

• Fluconazole has become a favoured option for prophylaxis against candidal infections in immuno-compromised patients
  
  
• Range of presentations including intravenous infusion for hospitalised patients Well tolerated
  
  
• Fluconazole is 100 times more selective for fungal enzymes than ketoconazole
  
  
• Fluconazole is now a proven therapy in oropharyngeal / oesophogeal candidiasis
  
  
• Major role is as the drug of choice for maintenance therapy following treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis