Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Increased liver enzymes.

Expert advice for Zocon Inf Infusion
Your doctor has prescribed Zocon inf to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Zocon inf used for?
Zocon inf is an antifungal drug, used for the treatment of many fungal infections like Cryptococcal meningitis (fungal infection in the brain), Coccidioidomycosis (a disease of the lungs), infections caused by Candida, found in the blood stream, body organs (e.g. heart, lungs) or urinary tract, mucosal thrush (infection affecting the lining of the mouth, throat and denture sore mouth), genital thrush – infection of the vagina or penis, skin infections like athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch, nail infection.Zocon inf capsules can also be used to stop cryptococcal meningitis, mucosal thrush, vaginal thrush from coming back and to stop you from getting an infection caused by Candida (if your immune system is weak and not working properly).

Q. Can Zocon inf be taken with oral contraceptives (OCPs) or birth control pills?
Zocon inf has been reported to have a minor interaction when taken with estradiol (a component of OCPs), it can increase the level or effect of estradiol when given along with it. Talk to your doctor if you are taking birth control pills and you have been asked to take Zocon inf also.

Q. Can Zocon inf be taken with azithromycin?
Yes, Zocon inf can be safely taken with azithromycin. A combination kit with agents of the similar class is available for vaginal infections. Talk to your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your conditions.

Q. Can Zocon inf cause hair loss?
Hair loss is a rare side effect seen with the use of Zocon inf. Talk to your doctor if you experience hair fall while taking Zocon inf.

Q. Is Zocon inf a steroid?
Zocon inf is not a steroid. Zocon inf belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals.

Q. Is Zocon inf an antibiotic?
Zocon inf is an antibiotic. It is an antifungal and is used to treat infections caused by fungi.

Q. Is Zocon inf safe?
Zocon inf is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Zocon inf fungistatic or fungicidal?
Zocon inf is primarily fungistatic (inhibits the growth of fungus), however it may be fungicidal (kills fungus) against certain organisms in a dose-dependent manner, specifically Cryptococcus.

Q. Is Zocon inf over the counter (OTC)?
Zocon inf is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is available only when prescribed by your doctor.

Q. Can I take Zocon inf with ciprofloxacin?
Zocon inf can be taken with ciprofloxacin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Zocon inf with metronidazole?
Zocon inf can be taken with metronidazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Zocon inf with probiotics?
Zocon inf can be taken with probiotics. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Zocon inf with clarithromycin?
Clarithromycin and Zocon inf both increase QT interval (abnormal heart rate). It can increase the level of clarithromycin by decreasing its breakdown, further increasing the chances of an abnormal heart rhythm. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Zocon inf with omeprazole?
Zocon inf can increase the level or effect of omeprazole by decreasing its breakdown (metabolism). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Zocon inf with citalopram?
Zocon inf can increase the level or effect of citalopram by decreasing its breakdown (metabolism). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Zocon inf with cetirizine?
Zocon inf can be taken with cetirizine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Zocon inf with erythromycin?
Use of Zocon inf and erythromycin at the same time has the potential to increase the risk of cardiotoxicity (harmful to heart) and consequently sudden heart death. Co-administration of Zocon inf and erythromycin is not recommended at all.

Q. Can I take Zocon inf with nitrofurantoin?
Zocon inf can be taken with nitrofurantoin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Zocon inf work?
Zocon inf works if taken for the right indication for a prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Zocon inf treat bacterial vaginosis?
Zocon inf does not treat bacterial vaginosis as it is not active against any bacteria. Zocon inf is used to treat infection of the vagina caused by Candida (a fungal infection). If you think you are suffering from bacterial vaginosis, please consult your doctor as treatment should be started after the diagnosis of your infection (whether it is fungal or bacterial).

Q. Does Zocon inf treat urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Zocon inf is used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by Candida. UTI can be caused by bacteria also. If you are suffering from UTI, please consult your doctor as the cause of infection (fungal or bacterial or other) needs to be identified before the start of any treatment.

Q. Does Zocon inf make you tired?
Zocon inf can make you feel tired. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness while taking Zocon inf as it could be a sign of underlying liver problem. Zocon inf can affect your liver.

Q. Does Zocon inf contain penicillin?
Zocon inf does not contain penicillin. Zocon inf belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals.

Q. Does Zocon inf have sulfa in it?
Zocon inf does not contain sulfur. Zocon inf belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals.

Q. Does Zocon inf treat chlamydia?
Zocon inf does not treat Chlamydia. Zocon inf is used for the treatment of fungal infections.

Q. Can I take Zocon inf for yeast infection?
Zocon inf is used to treat infections caused by fungi and can be used to help you from getting a candidal (yeast) infection. If you think you are suffering from a yeast infection, please consult your doctor as it requires a proper diagnosis before the start of any therapy.