ZOCON DT 100 mg Tablet

WHAT IS FLUCONAZOLE?

Fluconazole is an antifungal antibiotic that is used against infections caused by fungus, which can affect any part of the body including mouth, throat, esophagus, lungs, bladder, genitals, and blood.

This medicine is also used against fungal infection in people with compromised immunity such as that induced by cancer treatment, bone marrow transplant, or diseases such as AIDS.

Fluconazole is sold under various trade names, some of which are Diflucan, Zocon DT (made by FDC), Fluka (made by Cipla), and Flucomet (made by Milmet). It is available as tablets and eye drops.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT FLUCONAZOLE:

Fluconazole antifungal medicine (Diflucan, Zocon DT, Fluka, Flucomet) should not be taken if you are allergic to it or to similar drugs like clotrimazole, econazole, ketoconazole, miconcazole, sertaconazole, sulconzole, terconazole, tioconazole, or voriconazole. This medicine should not be taken along with cisapride.

Prior to taking Fluconazole, notify your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, a heart rhythm disorder, or a history of Long QT syndrome.

You must take this medicine for the entire prescribed period, even after all the symptoms have disappeared.

The infection may still not be wiped out from your body.
Not taking this medicine as prescribed can worsen your condition and cause an infection which is drug resistant.

Fluconazole is an FDA pregnancy category D drug. You must not take more than 1 dose of this medicine if you are pregnant. A single dose of Fluconazole for vaginal yeast infection is not expected to harm an unborn baby.

However, using this medicine for a long time can be harmful to an unborn baby and cause birth defects. While taking Fluconazole, use effective form of contraception. This medicine can pass into breast milk and harm a nursing baby.
Do not take this medicine without proper medical advice if you are breast feeding.

BEFORE TAKING FLUCONAZOLE:

Before taking Fluconazole antifungal medicine (Diflucan, Zocon DT, Fluka, Flucomet), take care of all precautions mentioned above. Discuss them with your doctor and clear all doubts which you may have about this drug.

HOW SHOULD I TAKE FLUCONAZOLE?

Take Fluconazole antifungal medication (Diflucan, Zocon DT, Fluka, Flucomet) strictly according to your doctor’s direction or according to the instructions on the medication label. Do not alter the dosage unless your doctor advises you to do so.

Also, do not take this medication after the prescribed period is over. All medications come with a patient leaflet. Refer the instructions in them for detailed information on that particular medication.

WHAT IF I MISS A DOSE?

If you miss a dose of Fluconazole, take it as soon as you remember. Don?t take the missed dose if the time to take the next dose is almost up. Taking multiple doses near to each other can lead to excess medication in your body which can be harmful.

WHAT IF I OVERDOSE?

In case of an overdose of Fluconazole, get emergency medical attention or call the Doctor immetiately.

THINGS AND ACTIVITIES TO AVOID WHILE TAKING FLUCONAZOLE

Follow your doctor’s advice on any food or activity restrictions while taking Fluconazole.

FLUCONAZOLE SIDE EFFECTS:

SERIOUS

Sudden wheezing
Difficulty in breathing or tightness in chest
Swelling of eyelids, face or lips
Itching, reddening of the skin or itchy red spots
Skin reactions such as rash that causes the blistering

COMMON

Headache
Stomach discomfort, diarrhea
Feeling sick, vomiting
Increases in blood tests of liver function
Rash

RARE

Hair loss
Red or purple discoloration of the skin
High blood levels of cholesterol, fats
Low blood potassium
Shaking
Change in heart rate or rhythm
Liver failure

FLUCONAZOLE DOSING INFORMATION:

Fluconazole dosage may depend on a range of factors like age, sex, drug allergies, or seriousness of the condition among several other factors. Your dosage will be determined by your doctor after examining you properly. Remember to follow your doctor?s advice properly for best results.

INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS:

Many other drugs can interact with Fluconazole. Let your doctor know in advance if you use any of the following drugs: a blood thinner like warfarin or clopidogrel, alfentanil, cyclophosphamide, cyclosporine methadone pimozide prednisone saquinavir, sirolimus, tacrolimus, theophylline, voriconazole, antidepressants, cancer medicines, cholesterol lowering medicines, heart or blood pressure medicines, NSAIDs, oral diabetes medicines, rifabutin, sedative drugs, or seizure medicines.
However, these are not the only medicines that can interact with Fluconazole. There may be others as well. Inform your doctor about all other medicines and related products which you may be using. Never start a new medication without consulting your doctor first.

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Zocon 100 DT Tablet is used to treat fungal infections of the mouth, throat, vagina, and other parts of the body including fingernails and toenails.
It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane thereby stopping the growth of fungi.

Zocon 100 DT Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It should be swallowed whole and can be taken with or without food. The dosage and length of treatment will depend on the condition you are being treated for.

Sometimes this will be in cycles of use and non-use. To get the most benefit, take this medicine at evenly spaced times and continue using it until your prescription is finished, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days.

If you stop treatment too early, the infection may return and if you miss doses you can increase your risk of infections that are resistant to further treatment.

Tell your doctor if the infection does not get better or if it gets worse. Avoid taking antacid treatments within one hour before or two hours after you take it.

The most common side effects of this medicine include stomach pain, headache, and nausea. You could ask your doctor about ways of preventing or reducing these effects.

Stop taking medicine and inform your doctor if you notice signs of an allergic reaction such as rash, swelling of the lips, throat, or face, swallowing or breathing problems, dizziness, and nausea.

Do not take Zocon 100 DT Tablet if you are pregnant unless your doctor has told you to. Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart failure, a weak immune system (including HIV/AIDS), kidney problems, or liver problems such as yellow skin (jaundice).

This medicine may not be suitable for you. If your course of treatment is for more than a month, your doctor may monitor your liver function. This medicine may make you dizzy so do not drive or operate machines until it is safe.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Zocon 100 DT Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

Zocon 100 DT Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

Zocon 100 DT Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

Zocon 100 DT Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Zocon 100 DT Tablet may cause dizziness or seizures. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Zocon 100 DT Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

Liver

Zocon 100 DT Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zocon 100 DT Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.