Nizoral

Nizoral is an effective drug that treats infections of the fungus.

Drug usage

An anti fungal drug, Nizoral treats very severe fungal infections. Moreover, it also treats infections of the fungus that has not been cleared by other medicines.

How taken

Nizoral should have to be taken with food to avoid any stomach upset. The recommended dosage for adults is 200 milligrams daily. The doctor may increase the dosage if the infections are severe or if the infection is not getting cured within the specific period. For children, the dosage can be 3.3 milligram to 6.6 milligram per 2.2 pounds body weight.

Normally the drug is prescribed for two weeks. The whole dosage of Nizoral should be completed for getting rid of the fungal infections completely. It may take about 2 weeks for getting relief. In case you stop the drug after seeing some improvement, you are at a higher risk as the infection may relapse.

Missed dose/overdose

It is always advised to take the right dose of Nizoral at the right time. Suppose you forget any tablet, you can have it as soon as you remember it. But skip the missed dose if it is time for your scheduled dosage. Never go for two doses at the same time as it can only lead to an increased risk of the side effects.

More information

Before Nizoral is prescribed, better inform the physician about all your allergies and also about all the health problems that you have. Tell the doctor if you are having achlorhydria, kidney problems, liver diseases and heart related issues.

Nizoral is rated FDA pregnancy category C. Though it is not known if the drug is harmful to the newborn, it is better to use the drug after consulting the doctor if you are pregnant. The drug is also known to pass into breast milk, which may cause harm to the feeding babe. So avoid breast-feeding if you are on Nizoral medication.

Warnings/precautions

Only in rare cases, certain people have come across anaphylaxis (life-threatening allergic reaction) after using Nizoral.

As Nizoral drug causes dizziness and drowsiness, it is better not to perform any hard task or drive after taking the drug.

You have to avoid antacids and stomach acid reducers like Pepcid and Zantac for at least two hours after Nizoral is taken. These medicines are known to make it hard for the easy dissolution of Nizoral in the stomach.

Alcohol should be avoided as it can lead to many unpleasant side effects.

Side effects

If you come across allergic reactions such as hives, swelling (mouth, lips, tongue, throat) and difficult breathing, you have to immediately contact the doctor.

You should have to contact the doctor immediately if you come across serious side effects including fainting, fast heartbeat, unusual weakness, easy bruising, bleeding, numbness, severe depression, nausea, low fever, stomach pain, appetite loss, clay-colored stools, dark urine and jaundice.

Vomiting, mild nausea, stomach pain, skin rash, mild itching, headache, dizziness, loss of interest in sex and swelling in the breast are some of the lesser known side effects.