Zocon DT 50 Mg

Zocon DT 50 Mg (Fluconazole)

What Is The Generic Name For Zocon DT 50 Mg?

Fluconazole is the generic version for Zocon DT 50 mg

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Zocon DT 50 Mg (Fluconazole):

• Diflucan

About Zocon DT 50 Mg (Fluconazole)

Zocon DT 50 mg contains Fluconazole as an active ingredient which is used in the treatment of Fungal Infections. You can check its availability at all the leading pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

Manufacturer:

FDC (India) is one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Zocon DT 50 mg.

Strength:

Zocon DT 50 mg contains an active drug, Fluconazole, 50 mg per tablet. It may be found in the various strengths at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Zocon DT 50 Mg (Fluconazole)?

Zocon DT 50 mg is used in the treatment of fungal and yeast infections like:

• Oropharyngeal Candidiasis
• Esophageal Candidiasis
• Cryptococcal Meningitis
• Vaginal Candidiasis
• Urinary Tract Infection
• Peritonitis
• Candidemia
• Prophylaxis of Infections in Special Population

How Zocon DT 50 Mg (Fluconazole) Works?

Fluconazole is present in Zocon DT 50 mg which is an antibiotic and stops the growth of fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering.

Before You Use Zocon DT 50 Mg (Fluconazole):

• Make sure that you are not allergic
• Make sure that you do not have liver or kidney problems
• Make sure that your doctor knows about your medical history

What Should You Avoid While Taking Zocon DT 50 Mg (Fluconazole)?

• You should not drive after taking this tablet
• You should avoid taking alcohol
• Other Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Zocon DT 50 Mg (Fluconazole)?

You should not take Zocon DT 50 mg if you:

• Have ever noticed any allergy/Hypersensitivity
• Have ulcers, penile sores or blisters or if you have an abnormal penile discharge (leakage)
• Have pain in passing urine or if your penis has started to smell (odor)
• Have any other Infection or Inflammation
• Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding
• Are Driving or Doing a Work which needs your alertness

Tell Your Doctor If You:  

• Have Allergy To The Tablet
• Have Asthma
• Have Seizures/Epilepsy
• Have any Heart Problem
• Have any Kidney or Liver Disease
• Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs
• Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive
• Are Breastfeeding

Dosage:

Zocon DT 50 mg (Fluconazole) is used in the treatment of Fungal Infections. It is available in various strengths and should be given on prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can be judged by your doctor only.

Adults are advised to take Zocon DT 50 mg at a fixed time with or without meal or as instructed by your Doctor. It is not recommended for pediatric use.

How Much Of The Zocon DT 50 Mg (Fluconazole) to Be Used?

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Zocon DT 50 mg.

How To Take The Zocon DT 50 Mg (Fluconazole)?

Zocon DT 50 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time with or without the food as directed by your doctor. You should swallow the tablet as a whole with water. Do not try to chew or crush it.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Zocon DT 50 Mg (Fluconazole)?

You are always advised to take Zocon DT 50 mg as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by the doctor. You are not advised to take it in smaller or larger amount or for a longer time than recommended.

Overdose?

Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect the symptoms of an Overdose

Missed Dose?

You should try to take every dose of Zocon DT 50 mg at a fixed time. A missed dose of Zocon DT 50 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. You should skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Zocon DT 50 Mg (Fluconazole)?

• Nausea/ Vomiting
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Skin rash
• QT Prolongation
• Alopecia
• Seizures
• Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands, and feet

What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Zocon DT 50 mg. It can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other medication. It interacts with the following medicine:

• Alprazolam
• Atorvastatin
• Cisapride
• Clopidogrel
• Erythromycin
• Warfarin
• Tretinoin
• QT interval-prolonging drugs

This medicine also interacts with disease conditions like:

• QT Prolongation

Warning And Precaution:

Zocon DT 50 mg is contraindicated in conditions like:

• Hypersensitivity
• Kidney/Heart/Liver Diseases
• Old age
• Seizures/Epilepsy
• Pregnant and Breastfeeding women
• Kidney and Heart Diseases
• Always consult your doctor to get best possible treatment

Things To Remember:

• If you are using birth control pills then Fluconazole can make them less effective. Consider using another method (condoms, diaphragms) along with these pills.
• You should contact your doctor if symptoms are not relieved even after using it for one week.
• Keep out of reach of children
• Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine.
• Always consult your doctor if you have any confusion regarding the dose, time and strength of your medication

Indications:

It should be strictly avoided in pregnant/conceiving and breastfeeding Females

Zocon DT 50 mg should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this tablet before completion of the course.

Storage:

Store the Zocon DT 50 mg at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and tablets are not damaged.