Zocon DT 100 mg

Zocon DT 100mg (Fluconazole)

Zocon DT is a clinically approved antifungal medication that is formulated to treat various types of fungal infections. It is effective in preventing fungal infections in people who are undergoing bone marrow transplantation. The active component of the medicine is Fluconazole, which falls into the category of medications known as triazole antifungal. The medicinal ingredient is primarily fungistatic, however, it may exert fungicidal action against certain organisms specifically Cryptococcus. The safety and efficacy of the drug have been established in treating infections caused by candida and various other types of fungi.

What is Zocon DT used for?

Zocon DT is indicated for:

• Skin infections
• Vaginal infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Cryptococcal meningitis
• Pneumonia

The pharmaceutical product is specifically for the prevention of infections in patients whose immune system is very weak.

Your physician may prescribe this anti-fungal agent for other conditions that have not been listed here.

How does Zocon DT work?

The ingredient present in the antifungal medication prevents the growth of the fungi and yeast that are responsible for causing infection.

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What does Zocon DT contain?

Zocon DT has Fluconazole that works to slow down the fungi growth and improve immune system health.

What are the side effects of Zocon DT?

The possible side effects associated with Zocon DT are:

• Dizziness
• Seizures
• Headache
• Hypertriglyceridemia
• Hypokalemia
• Stevens-johnson syndrome
• Abdominal discomfort
• Nausea
• Hepatotoxicity
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis

What medications interact with Zocon DT?

Following is a list of drugs that can interact with your anti-fungal drug:

• Warfarin
• Rifabutin
• Isoniazid
• Rifampin
• Tacrolimus
• Zidovudine
• Theophylline
• Buspirone
• Benzodiazepines
• Rifabutin
• Nisoldipine
• Losartan
• Tricyclic antidepressants
• Tolbutamide
• Alfentanil
• Tofacitinib
• Amphotericin b
• Voriconazole

When should Zocon DT not be used?

Do not take this 100 mg tablet if you are allergic to the active or inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Exercise caution in the situations given below:

• Renal impairment
• Underlying liver disorder
• Geriatrics
• Pregnancy to avoid congenital effects
• Lactation

How should Zocon DT be used?

To treat your fungal infections, you must take this antifungal medication once a day with or without food.

Esophageal candidiasis

To treat adults, 200 mg is the suggested dose. Your physician may increase your dose to 100 mg once daily for at least 14 days. The maximum recommended dose is 400 mg and must administer depending on the health condition.

To treat Children above 14 days, the initial suggested dose is 6 mg, then your physician may increase it 3 to 12 mg/kg a day for at least 21 days.

Oropharyngeal candidiasis

For the treatment of adults, 200 mg is the preferred dose; your physician may increase your dose up to 100 mg a day for at least 14 days.

To treat children above 14 days, the initial suggested dose is 6 mg/kg, and then it may increase to 3mg/kg/day for 21 days. To know about the dose regimen for neonates, please discuss with your physician.

Cryptococcal meningitis

For patients suffering from cryptococcal meningitis, 400 mg once daily is the preferred dose. The dose may increase to 200 to 800 mg once a day for at least 10 to 12 week.

200 mg once daily should be taken for suppressive therapy.

For the treatment of children- The initial suggested dose is 12 mg/kg a day. Your dose may be increased by up to 6 to 12 mg/kg daily for at least 10 to 12 weeks. 6 mg/kg daily is the suggested dose for suppressive therapy.

Systemic Candidiasis

Your physician may recommend 400 mg as an initial dose these patients. Your dose may increase to 200 to 800 mg daily a day for about one month. 

To treat children with systematic candidiasis, 6 to 12 mg/kg daily is the dose that needs to take for 28 days.

Vaginal candidiasis

For females suffering from vaginal candidiasis, the usual dose is 150 mg daily for three days then weekly for six months.

To prevent Candidiasis after bone marrow transplant

The treatment for adults may start with the dose of 400 mg once that a patient needs to take daily and continue for seven days.

Children patients must take 10 to 12 mg/kg daily. The maximum recommended dose is 600 mg daily.

When should Zocon DT not be used?

The antifungal agent is not suitable for patients who have ever developed an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients of the medication. The symptoms may include trouble breathing, itching, reddening of the skin, etc.

How long should Zocon DT be used?

Use Fluconazole 100 mg as long as it is recommended to you. Do not stop in between during the treatment. If the condition still does not improve after this time, talk to your physician.

Missed dose of Zocon DT

Remember to take the dose of your anti-fungal medication on time. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember with a full glass of water. If it is time for the next dose (scheduled dose), then avoid taking it and take the next dose on time.

How should Zocon DT be stored?

• Keep it out of the reach of children and away from pets
• Do not freeze it. Store at room temperature