Zocon 200 MG Tablet is primarily prescribed for the treatment of hepatosplenic candidiasis and other Candida infections, cryptococcal infections and secondary prophylaxis for cryptococcal meningitis in persons with AIDS. It is also used as antifungal prophylaxis in allogeneic bone marrow transplant recipients.

Zocon 200 MG Tablet is indicated for oral or vaginal candidiasis unresponsive to nystatin or clotrimazole; nonlife-threatening Candida infections (eg, cystitis, esophagitis); treatment of hepatosplenic candidiasis and other Candida infections in persons unable to tolerate amphotericin B.

It is also prescribed for the treatment of cryptococcal infections; secondary prophylaxis for cryptococcal meningitis in persons with AIDS; antifungal prophylaxis in allogeneic bone marrow transplant recipients.

This medicine belongs to the class of triazole antifungal. Zocon 200 MG Tablet is effectively used in the treatment of meningitis. It affects the membranes in the brain and spinal cord. This drug treats fungal infections like yeast infections in the mouth, throat, food pipe, lungs, vagina, etc.

It works by decreasing the production of ergosterol, which inhibits cell membrane formation in fungi. This drug is also preferred as a preventive medication in patients susceptible to fungal infections while undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy before bone marrow transplantation.

Use of Zocon 200 MG

This drug is primarily used for the following conditions
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis
Vaginal Candidiasis
Fungal Infections (Tinea Strains)
Cryptococcal Meningitis
Coccidioidomycosis

Side Effects

Side effects of this drug are as follows
Headache
Rash
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Hypokalemia

Dosage

Are there any missed dose instructions?

Missed dose of this medication may be taken later unless it is already time for the next dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Work

This medication works by decreasing ergosterol production by disrupting the activity of cytochrome P450, inhibiting the formation of the cell membrane of susceptible fungi like Candida and Microsporum.