✅ Product Benefits

1. Potent systemic & mucosal antifungal
   Effective for oropharyngeal/esophageal/vaginal candidiasis; dermatophyte infections like tinea; cryptococcal meningitis; systemic candidiasis; prophylaxis in immunocompromised individuals.

2. Simple once‑daily oral dosing
   Adults typically take 200 mg on day 1 followed by 100 mg daily; doses may escalate to 400 mg/day depending on severity and patient response.

3. Excellent absorption & long half-life
   Fluconazole features >90% oral bioavailability and ~30‑hour half-life, allowing for effective, steady plasma levels with easy oral dosing.

4. Low incidence of side effects
   Most common: nausea, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, headache, rash. Rare but serious risks include hepatotoxicity, QT prolongation, and severe cutaneous adverse reactions.

5. Significant drug interaction profile
   Inhibits CYP2C19, CYP3A4, and CYP2C9—can increase blood levels of warfarin, phenytoin, cyclosporine; rifampicin can reduce efficacy. Monitor therapy accordingly.

6. Used with caution during pregnancy or breastfeeding
   Avoid in pregnancy (Category C risk for fetal abnormalities); excreted in breast milk—contraindicated unless benefits outweigh risks.

7. Adjust dosing in renal impairment
   May require extended dosing intervals in low creatinine clearance (<41 mL/min), especially in multi-dose regimens.

8. Cost‑effective & readily accessible
   Priced approx ৳25 per capsule (strip of 6 costs ৳151), widely stocked in pharmacies and online outlets across Bangladesh.