What each one is for, how to take it, side effects and warnings, side by side from the official labels.
| Fluconazole | Tioconazole | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | An antifungal | An antifungal |
| Used for | Fluconazole tablets are indicated for the treatment of: Vaginal candidiasis (vaginal yeast infections due to Candida ). Oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis. In open noncomparative studies of relatively small numbers of patients, fluconazole tablets were a… | • treats vaginal yeast infections |
| Usual adult dose | Dosage and Administration in Adults: Single Dose Vaginal candidiasis: The recommended dosage of fluconazole for vaginal candidiasis is 150 mg as a single oral dose. | Adults and children 12 years of age and over:. |
| Infancia | Children 6 months to 13 years of age. | Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor. |
| Prescription (U.S.) | Yes | No (over the counter) |
| Common side effects | Fluconazole is generally well tolerated. In some patients, particularly those with serious underlying diseases such as AIDS and cancer, changes in renal and hematological function test results and hepatic abnormalities have been o… | • symptoms do not get better after 3 days • symptoms last more than 7 days • you get a rash or hives, abdominal pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, or foul-smelling vaginal discharge |
| Pregnancy | Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects Potential for Fetal Harm: Use in pregnancy should be avoided except in patients with severe or potentially life-threatening fungal infections in whom fluconazole may be u… | If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. |
From the official U.S. labels. Brands and strengths differ between countries.
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
Check them togetherFluconazole is an antifungal and Tioconazole is an antifungal. Fluconazole is used for: Fluconazole tablets are indicated for the treatment of: Vaginal candidiasis (vaginal yeast infections due to Candida ). Oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis. In open noncomparative studies of relatively small numbers of patients, fluconazole tablets were a… Tioconazole is used for: • treats vaginal yeast infections
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
It depends on what you are treating, your health and other medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you which one suits you; this page shows what each official label says.