FLUCONAZOLE MABO 150 mg HARD CAPSULES

Introduction

PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER

Fluconazole Mabo 150 mg hard capsules EFG

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine.

• Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
• If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you, do not pass it on to others, as it may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
• If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.

Contents of the pack and other information

1. What is Fluconazole Mabo and what is it used for
2. Before taking Fluconazole Mabo
3. How to take Fluconazole Mabo
4. Possible side effects
5. Storage of Fluconazole Mabo
6. Further information

1. What is Fluconazole Mabo and what is it used for

Fluconazole Mabo is one of a group of medicines called “antifungals”. The active substance is fluconazole.

Fluconazole Mabo is used to treat infections caused by fungi, and it can also be used to prevent fungal infections from occurring. The most common cause of fungal infections is a yeast called Candida.

Adults

Your doctor may prescribe this medicine to treat the following types of fungal infections:

• Cryptococcal meningitis – a fungal infection in the brain.
• Coccidioidomycosis – a disease affecting the bronchopulmonary system.
• Candidainfections located in the bloodstream, in body organs (e.g. heart, lungs) or in the urinary tract.
• Mucosal candidiasis – an infection affecting the lining of the mouth, throat or associated with dental prostheses.
• Genital candidiasis – an infection of the vagina or penis.
• Skin infections – e.g. athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch, nail infections.

They may also prescribe Fluconazole Mabo for:

• Preventing the recurrence of cryptococcal meningitis.
• Preventing the recurrence of mucosal infections.
• Reducing the repeated occurrence of vaginal Candidainfections.
• Preventing the spread of Candidainfections (if your immune system is weak and not working properly).

Children and adolescents (0 to 17 years)

Your doctor may prescribe this medicine to treat the following types of fungal infections:

• Mucosal candidiasis – an infection affecting the lining of the mouth or throat.
• Candidainfections located in the bloodstream, in body organs (e.g. heart, lungs) or in the urinary tract.
• Cryptococcal meningitis – a fungal infection in the brain.

They may also prescribe Fluconazole Mabo for:

• Preventing the spread of Candidainfections (if your immune system is weak and not working properly).
• Preventing the recurrence of cryptococcal meningitis.

2. Before taking Fluconazole Mabo

Do not take Fluconazole Mabo if

• You are allergic (hypersensitive) to fluconazole, to other medicines used to treat fungal infections, or to any of the other ingredients of Fluconazole Mabo. Symptoms may include itching, skin rash or difficulty breathing.
• You are taking astemizole, terfenadine (antihistamine medicines for allergies).
• You are taking cisapride (used for stomach upset).
• You are taking pimozide (used for mental health conditions).
• You are taking quinidine (used for heart rhythm disorders).
• You are taking erythromycin (an antibiotic for infections).

Be cautious with Fluconazole Mabo

Tell your doctor if

• You have liver or kidney problems.
• You have a heart condition, including heart rhythm problems.
• You have abnormal levels of potassium, calcium or magnesium in your blood.
• If you have ever had a severe skin rash, blistering or peeling of the skin after taking fluconazole.
• Severe skin reactions (itching, skin rash or difficulty breathing) occur.
• If the fungal infection does not improve, alternative antifungal treatment may be necessary.

Severe skin reactions, including drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), have been reported in relation to fluconazole treatment. Stop taking fluconazole and seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the symptoms related to these severe skin reactions described in section 4.

Using other medicines

Tell your doctor immediatelyif you are taking astemizole, terfenadine (an antihistamine for allergies), cisapride (used for stomach upset), pimozide (used for mental health conditions), quinidine (used for heart rhythm disorders) or erythromycin (an antibiotic for infections), as these medicines should not be taken with Fluconazole Mabo (see section: “Do not take Fluconazole Mabo if”).

There are some medicines that may interact with Fluconazole Mabo.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• Rifampicin or rifabutin (antibiotics for infections).
• Alfentanil, fentanyl (used as anesthetics).
• Amitriptyline, nortriptyline (used as antidepressants).
• Amphotericin B, voriconazole (antifungals).
• Medicines that make the blood less viscous, to prevent clot formation (warfarin or similar medicines).
• Benzodiazepines (midazolam, triazolam or similar medicines) used to help you sleep or for anxiety.
• Carbamazepine, phenytoin (used to treat seizures).
• Nifedipine, isradipine, amlodipine, felodipine and losartan (for high blood pressure).
• Ciclosporin, everolimus, sirolimus or tacrolimus (to prevent transplant rejection).
• Cyclophosphamide, vinca alkaloids (vincristine, vinblastine or similar medicines) used to treat cancer.
• Halofantrine (used to treat malaria).
• Statins (atorvastatin, simvastatin and fluvastatin or similar medicines) used to reduce high cholesterol levels.
• Methadone (used for pain relief).
• Celecoxib, flurbiprofen, naproxen, ibuprofen, lornoxicam, meloxicam, diclofenac (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs – NSAIDs).
• Oral contraceptives.
• Prednisone (steroid).
• Zidovudine, also known as AZT; saquinavir (used in HIV-infected patients).
• Medicines for diabetes, such as chlorpropamide, glibenclamide, glipizide or tolbutamide.
• Theophylline (used to control asthma).
• Vitamin A (nutritional supplement).

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription.

Taking Fluconazole Mabo with food and drinks

You can take the medicine with or without food.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

If you are planning to become pregnant, it is recommended that you wait one week after a single dose of fluconazole before becoming pregnant.

For longer treatment cycles with fluconazole, consult your doctor about the need to use adequate contraceptive methods during treatment, which should be continued for one week after the last dose.

Do not take fluconazole if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan to become pregnant or breastfeed, unless your doctor has told you to. If you become pregnant while taking this medicine or within one week of the last dose, consult your doctor.

Fluconazole taken during the first or second trimester of pregnancy may increase the risk of spontaneous abortion. Fluconazole during the first trimester may slightly increase the risk of the baby being born with congenital anomalies affecting the heart, bones and/or muscles.

There have been reports of babies born with congenital anomalies affecting the skull, ears and bones of the thigh and elbow in women treated for three months or more with high doses (400-800 mg daily) of fluconazole for coccidioidomycosis. The relationship between fluconazole and these cases is unclear.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any medicine.

Driving and using machines

When driving or operating machinery, keep in mind that dizziness or seizures may occasionally occur.

Fluconazole Mabo contains lactose

This medicine contains lactose. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult them before taking this medicine.

Fluconazole Mabo contains sodium

This medicine contains less than 23 mg of sodium (1mmol) per capsule; this is, essentially “sodium-free”.

3. How to take Fluconazole Mabo

Follow the instructions for taking Fluconazole Mabo exactly as indicated by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any doubts.

The capsules should be swallowed whole with the help of a glass of water. It is best to take your medicines at the same time every day.

The following is the usual dose of this medicine for the different types of infections:

Adults

Adolescents from 12 to 17 years of age

Follow the dose indicated by your doctor (the adult dose or the child dose).

Children up to 11 years

The maximum daily dose for children is 400 mg per day.

The dose will be based on the child's weight in kilograms.

Use in children from 0 to 4 weeks of age

Use in children from 3 to 4 weeks of age:

• The same dose as described in the table, but administered every 2 days. The maximum dose is 12 mg per kilogram of body weight every 48 hours.

Use in children under 2 weeks of age:

• The same dose as described in the table, but administered every 3 days. The maximum dose is 12 mg per kilogram of body weight every 72 hours.

Sometimes, doctors may prescribe different doses than those described. Follow the instructions for taking Fluconazole Mabo exactly as indicated by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any doubts.

Elderly patients

The usual adult dose, unless you have kidney problems.

Patients with kidney problems

Your doctor may change the dose, depending on how well your kidneys are working.

If you take more Fluconazole Mabo than you should

Taking too many capsules at once can make you feel unwell. Contact your doctor or the nearest hospital immediately. You can also call the Toxicology Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20, indicating the medicine and the amount taken. The symptoms of a possible overdose may include hearing, seeing, feeling and thinking things that are not real (hallucinations and paranoid behavior). It may be appropriate to initiate symptomatic treatment (with supportive measures and stomach lavage if necessary).

If you forget to take Fluconazole Mabo

Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses. If you have forgotten to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, do not take the missed dose.

If you have any doubts about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible Adverse Effects

Like all medicines, Fluconazol Mabo can cause adverse effects, although not all people suffer from them.

Some people develop allergic reactions, although severe allergic reactions are rare.If any of the following symptoms appear, inform your doctor immediately.

• Sudden wheezing, difficulty breathing, or chest tightness.
• Swelling of the eyelids, face, or lips.
• Itching all over the body, skin redness, or red spots with itching.
• Skin rash.
• Severe skin reactions, such as a rash that causes blisters (this can affect the mouth and tongue).
• Widespread rash, high body temperature, and enlarged lymph nodes (DRESS syndrome or drug hypersensitivity syndrome).

Fluconazol Mabo may affect your liver. Signs that indicate liver problems include:

• Fatigue.
• Loss of appetite.
• Vomiting.
• Yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes (jaundice).

If you experience any of these symptoms, stop taking Fluconazol Mabo and inform your doctor immediately.

Other Adverse Effects:

Additionally, if you consider that any of the adverse effects you are suffering from is serious or if you notice any adverse effect not mentioned in this prospectus, inform your doctor or pharmacist.

The following are common adverse effects that affect 1 to 10 out of every 100 patients:

• Headache.
• Stomach upset, diarrhea, discomfort, vomiting.
• Elevated blood test results indicating liver function.
• Rash.

The following are uncommon adverse effects that affect 1 to 10 patients out of every 1,000:

• Reduction of red blood cells, which can make your skin pale and cause weakness or difficulty breathing.
• Decreased appetite.
• Insomnia, feeling of numbness.
• Seizures, dizziness, feeling of spinning, tingling, pinching, or numbness, changes in taste sensation.
• Constipation, heavy digestion, gas, dry mouth.
• Muscle pain.
• Liver damage and yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice).
• Hives, blisters (hives), itching, increased sweating.
• Fatigue, general feeling of discomfort, fever.

The following are rare adverse effects that affect 1 to 10 patients out of every 10,000:

• White blood cells that help defend against infections and blood cells that help stop bleeding, lower than normal.
• Red or purple skin discoloration, which may be due to a low platelet count, other changes in blood cells.
• Changes in blood tests (high cholesterol, fat levels).
• Low potassium levels in the blood.
• Tremors.
• Abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG), changes in heart rate or rhythm.
• Liver function failure.
• Allergic reactions (sometimes severe), including widespread rash with blisters and skin peeling, severe allergic reactions, swelling of the lips or face.
• Hair loss.

If you consider that any of the adverse effects you are suffering from is serious or if you notice any adverse effect not mentioned in this prospectus, inform your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting Adverse Effects

If you experience any type of adverse effect, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if it is a possible adverse effect that is not listed in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use Medicines, www.notificaram.es.

By reporting adverse effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Storage of Fluconazol Mabo

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use Fluconazol Mabo after the expiration date that appears on the packaging after CAD. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.

No special storage conditions are required.

Medicines should not be thrown away through wastewater or household waste. Deposit the packaging and medicines you no longer need at the SIGRE Point in the pharmacy. In case of doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medicines you no longer need. This way, you will help protect the environment.

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Composition of Fluconazol Mabo 150 mg hard capsules EFG

• The active ingredient is fluconazole. Each hard capsule contains 150 mg of fluconazole.
• The other components (excipients) are: Capsule content: lactose monohydrate (lactose), cornstarch, anhydrous colloidal silica, magnesium stearate, and sodium lauryl sulfate. Capsule composition: indigotine (E-132), quinoline yellow (E-104), titanium dioxide (E-171), and gelatin.

Appearance of Fluconazol Mabo 150 mg hard capsules and packaging content

The capsules have a green body and cap.

They are available in packages of 1 and 4 hard capsules.

Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer

Marketing Authorization Holder:

MABO-FARMA S.A.

Vía de los Poblados 3,

Edificio 6, 28033, Madrid,

Spain.

Manufacturer:

TOLL MANUFACTURING SERVICES, S.L.

C/ Aragoneses, 2.

28108, Alcobendas, (Madrid) SPAIN

Date of last revision of this prospectus July 2024

Detailed and updated information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es.