Medicines/Generics/Isoconazole (Nitrate)

Isoconazole (Nitrate)

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Overview

Isoconazole (Nitrate) is antifungal agent and is used to treat fungal and protozoal vaginal infection. Actions and adverse effects similar to Metronidazole.

Indications

Isoconazole (Nitrate) is primarily indicated in conditions like Mycoses, Vaginal infections.

Contraindications

Isoconazole (Nitrate) is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Side Effects

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Isoconazole (Nitrate) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Redness, Itching, Burning, Tingling, Smarting.

Warnings

During treatment with Isoconazole nitrate to avoid renewed infection, personal linen (facecloth, towels, under wears if possible of cotton) should be changed daily and boiled.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Adult Dosage

1 % (1 (1)) 12 hourly Topical — -

Child Dosage

( ) — Not recommended in this age group

Neonatal Dosage

( ) — Not recommended in this age group

Drug Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Isoconazole (Nitrate) was found.

Storage

Cream, Pessaries Protect from Sunlight.