Cryptococcal meningitis, candidaemia, disseminated candidiasis & other invasive candidal infections Adult Initially 400 mg then 200-400 mg once daily.
Childn 6-12 mg/kg/day.
Prevention of relapse of cryptococcal meningitis in AIDS patients At least 200 mg daily.
Oropharyngeal candidiasis Adult 50 mg once daily for 7-14 days.
Childn 3-6 mg/kg/day.
Vag candidiasis 150 mg as a single oral dose.
Prevention of fungal infection in patients w/ malignancy Adult 50 mg once daily while the patient is receiving chemo- or radiotherapy.
Childn 3-12 mg/kg/day.
Tinea pedis, corporis, cruris Adult & childn >4 wk 150 mg once a wk or 50 mg once a day for 2-4 wk (6 wk for Tinea pedis).
Childn 2-4 wk Same dose as older childn 48 hrly,
<2 wk Same dose as older childn 72 hrly.