Nizral Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungus and is used to treat infections of the mouth, throat, vagina, and other parts of the body including fingernails and toenails. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.

Nizral Tablet is used in treating various fungus infections

Uses of Nizral Tablet

Fungal infections

Benefits of Nizral Tablet

In Fungal infections

Nizral Tablet is an antifungal medicine. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungus that is causing the infection. It helps treat infections of the mouth, throat, vagina, and other parts of the body.

The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Nizral Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Nizral

Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Increased liver enzymes
Application site redness
Itching
Diarrhea
Abnormal liver function tests
Adrenal insufficiency
Application site burning

How to use Nizral Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nizral Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nizral Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Nizral Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Nizral Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Nizral Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Nizral Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Nizral Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Nizral Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nizral Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended while you are taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Nizral Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Take it with food, preferably at the same time every day.
Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Nizral Tablet.
Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you experience an allergic reaction like skin rash, swelling of face and shortness of breath.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Azole derivatives {Imidazoles}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS

Action Class

Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor

Patient concerns

Hello sir, my name is PATIENT from ambala. Sir, in my chest a black mark is going to very big. and I have no idea what is it plz check the image and tell me what I do

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

This is a fungal infection. . Tab AF 400 mg one tablet . Repeat this tablet after 1 week . Apply nizral cream over area once at night for a full month and sertacide b cream once in the day for 1 week only

I have facing tinea versicolor in my back side of neck and back side

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Tab AF 400 mg one tablet . Repeat after 1 week . Nizral cream or KZ cream for application twice daily for 1 month .

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