Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Nazole Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Nazole 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 Nazole used for?
Nazole 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.Nazole 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 Nazole be taken with oral contraceptives (OCPs) or birth control pills?
Nazole 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 Nazole also.

Q. Can Nazole be taken with azithromycin?
Yes, Nazole 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 Nazole cause hair loss?
Hair loss is a rare side effect seen with the use of Nazole. Talk to your doctor if you experience hair fall while taking Nazole.

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

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

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

Q. Is Nazole fungistatic or fungicidal?
Nazole 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 Nazole over the counter (OTC)?
Nazole is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is available only when prescribed by your doctor.

Q. Can I take Nazole with ciprofloxacin?
Nazole 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 Nazole with metronidazole?
Nazole 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 Nazole with probiotics?
Nazole 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 Nazole with clarithromycin?
Clarithromycin and Nazole 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 Nazole with omeprazole?
Nazole 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 Nazole with citalopram?
Nazole 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 Nazole with cetirizine?
Nazole 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 Nazole with erythromycin?
Use of Nazole 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 Nazole and erythromycin is not recommended at all.

Q. Can I take Nazole with nitrofurantoin?
Nazole 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 Nazole work?
Nazole works if taken for the right indication for a prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Nazole treat bacterial vaginosis?
Nazole does not treat bacterial vaginosis as it is not active against any bacteria. Nazole 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 Nazole treat urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Nazole 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 Nazole make you tired?
Nazole can make you feel tired. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness while taking Nazole as it could be a sign of underlying liver problem. Nazole can affect your liver.

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

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

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

Q. Can I take Nazole for yeast infection?
Nazole 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.