DIFLUCAN is a tablet you swallow to treat vaginal yeast infections caused by a yeast called Candida. Diflucan is used to treat fungal infections - yeast infections, urinary tract infections, peritonitis, pneumonia, AIDS cryptoccal infections.
DIFLUCAN is different from other treatments for vaginal yeast infections because it is a tablet taken by mouth. DIFLUCAN is also used for other conditions. However, this description is only about using DIFLUCAN for vaginal yeast infections. Do not take Diflucan, Generic Diflucan, Fluconazole if you are taking cisapride.