How Long Does Fluconazole Stay In The System?

Posted on Wed, 14 Jun 2017

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Question : How long the body needs to eliminate difulcan? Today i took a pill, how much time it will be in my body? I have a candida and i took one pill

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
A week approximately

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr. kakkar (dermatologist).
I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
Elimination half life of fluconazole is about 25-30 hours and it takes about 6-7 days to completely clear it from the body.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (5 minutes later)

Thank you very much !

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for writing to us

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

I have one more question, is Tinea versicolor a sign of hiv infection?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Tinea versicolor has no co-relation with HIV infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

No. Tinea Versicolor is not considered an AIDS defining illness.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar