Do not start treatment with Flufeme if:

You are allergic to fluconazole, or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet, or any medicines related to fluconazole such as miconazole, ketoconazole or clotrimazole. Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine.

Symptoms of an allergic reaction include:
• Shortness of breath
• Wheezing or difficulty breathing
• Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body
• Skin rash, itching or hives

You must not be given Flufeme if you are taking any of the following medicines:

Terfinadine or astemizole (a medicine used to treat allergy)
• Cisapride (a medicine used to treat stomach problems)
• Erythromycin (a medicine used to treat infections)
• Pimozide (a medicine used to treat mental illness)
• Quinidine (a medicine used to treat irregular heartbeat).

Check with your doctor if you:

• Have allergies to any foods, preservatives or dyes or any other medicines

• Are taking medicines for any other condition

• Have any other medical conditions eg. Liver, Heart, kidney problems or recurrent thrush.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are experiencing any of the following:

• Abnormal or irregular vaginal bleeding or blood stained discharge
• Vulval or vaginal sores, ulcers or blisters
• Lower abdominal pain or burning when passing urine

During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important you understand these risks and how to monitor for them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for additional information.

Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or suspect you are pregnant.

It may affect your developing baby if you take it during pregnancy.

Do not take this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

The active ingredient in Flufeme passes into breast milk and there is a possibility that your baby may be affected.

Talk to your doctor about the need for an additional method of contraception while being given Flufeme.

Flufeme may decrease the effectiveness of some birth control pills.