Isoconazole (Nitrate)
Generic medicine reference
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.
Available Brands in Pakistan
8 active brands listed alphabetically.
GYNOCARE
ActiveBLOOM PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
DML: GYNOCARE
Vag Cream
GYNO TRAVOGEN
ActiveBAYER SCHERING PHARMA.
DML: GYNO TRAVOGEN
Vag CreamVag. Pessaries
MECARE
ActiveMASS PHARMA (PRIVATE) LIMITED
DML: MECARE
Vag. Pessaries
MECARE-C
ActiveMASS PHARMA (PRIVATE) LIMITED
DML: MECARE-C
Cream
MICORT
ActiveOPHTH-PHARMA (PVT) LTD.
DML: MICORT
Vag Cream
NAZOLE V
ActiveSHROOQ PHARMACEUTICALS
DML: NAZOLE V
Cream
TRAVOGEN
ActiveBAYER SCHERING PHARMA.
DML: TRAVOGEN
Cream
VEGAZOLE
ActiveVEGA PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.
DML: VEGAZOLE
Vag Tabs
For educational purposes only. Check current guidelines and consult a qualified healthcare professional before making clinical decisions.