Nizol 200 mg

Description of the drug

Ketoconazole is the main active ingredient present in Nizral 200 mg tablet. It belongs to the class of drug known as azole antifungals. It is used to treat certain fungal infections of the skin, brain, or on the nails.

Indications and Usage

Ketoconazole is an imidazole antifungal agent, used to treat certain fungal infection like ringworm, ringworm of the groin, sun fungus, and yeast infection of the skin. This drug may also be used to treat advanced prostate cancer.

Dosage and Administration

-Recommended dose:

The dose may vary according to the patient condition therefore it is advised to take this medicament as per your doctor’s direction.

-Method of Administration:

Nizral 200 mg is available is the form of a tablet and to be taken orally by mouth, it is to be taken once a day with or without a food, with a full glass of water.

-Missed dose

If you miss one or more doses; take the next dose on time.Do not take more than your doctor is prescribed.

-Overdose:

The overdose of any drug can cause severe effects. The overdose may cause some allergic symptoms. In any case, of overdose, you should immediately contact your doctor.

Forms and Strengths

The drug Ketoconazole is available in the form of a tablet in the following strength under the brand name of:

• Nizral – 200 mg

Contraindications

Ketoconazole tablets should not be used in patients who have shown hypersensitivity to any of the components present in the formulation.

• This drug should not be used in patients with acute or chronic liver disease.
• This drug is not suitable, if the patient is dehydrated or having a low blood volume
• This drug is not suitable, if the patient has or ever had a low level of magnesium in the blood or a liver disease.
• This drug is not suitable for those patients who are having a low testosterone level
• This drug is not suitable if the patient is having little or low stomach acid production
• This drug is not suitable if the patient is having a diabetes
• This drug is not suitable for those who are pregnant, thinking of becoming pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Warnings and precautions

• Remember that Ketoconazole tablet cannot be used by patients who are allergic to the medicine and its ingredients. Before buying Nizral 200 mg tablet online, it is necessary to do a thorough research on its ingredients.
• If the patient has reported any kind of allergic reaction in the past with any kind of food, dyes, or medicines, then consult your doctor before applying this medicament
• This drug is not suitable, if the patient is having any blood problem.
• Avoid using alcohol beverages, while using this drug.
• This medication is not intended to use for a longer period of time, this may cause serious fast or irregular heartbeat therefore, it is advised to use this drug as per your doctor’s prescription.

Side effects

Tell your doctor if you have any side effects that bothers you or does not go away.

• Itching
• Mild irritation
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Hives 
• Rash
• Headache
• Dizziness

Some rare side effect can occur which will be serious :-

• Fever
• Shortness of breath
• Blurred vision
• Tightness of chest
• Reddening
• Blistering
• Peeling of the skin
• Burning off your skin

Drug Interactions

These are the drugs that can alter the pharmacological effect of Ketoconazole:

• Acetaminophen
• Isoniazid
• Nevirapine
• Rifamycin
• Alprazolam 
• Domperidone
• Triptan
• Ergotamine 
• Nisoldipine
• Sildenafil 
• Tadalafil
• Carbamazepine 
• Phenytoin 
• Atorvastatin 
• Lovastatin 
• Lansoprazole 
• Omeprazole 
• Cimetidine 
• Famotidine 
• Ranitidine 
• Sucralfate
• Quinidine 
• Cyclosporine 

Ask your doctor and get the full list of drugs that may increase the possibility of drug interactions or interfere with the effectiveness of Ketoconazole.

Ingredients

Nizral – 200 mg tablet comprises of an active pharmaceutical ingredient called Ketoconazole, which is an antifungal agent, used to heal the skin due to fungal infection, it works by inhibiting the formation of a fungal cell membrane and weakens the fungus and thus relieves from the fungal infection.

Storage information

Ketoconazole tablet should be stored in a safe place that is away from heat and moisture. Do not refrigerate. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets. Do not keep this drug out in open.

Manufacturer

Nizral 200 mg tablet is manufactured by Johnson & Johnson. It is an American multinational pharmaceutical company, located in New Jersey, the United States. You can easily buy Nizral 200 mg online from our website and have it delivered at your doorstep.