Zocon St 150 mg Tablet

Zocon St 150 mg Tablet is an oral antifungal medicine that contains 150 mg of fluconazole in each tablet. It belongs to the triazole class of antifungals and is used to treat certain fungal and yeast infections, including common Candida infections. Zocon St 150 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and may be prescribed when a doctor wants a convenient single-tablet treatment or a specific fluconazole dose for an infection. The exact use and duration depend on the type and severity of the infection.

How it works: Fluconazole works by blocking a fungal enzyme needed to make ergosterol, an important part of the fungal cell membrane. With less ergosterol, the fungus cannot grow normally and eventually dies off or stops spreading; the tablet form delivers the medicine through the digestive system after swallowing.

Zocon St 150 mg Tablet is a higher single-dose tablet strength, so it is usually chosen for patients whom a clinician has already assessed rather than for self-treatment. Because each tablet contains 150 mg of fluconazole, it can be used to match common prescribed regimens where a one-dose or intermittent fluconazole tablet is appropriate. Compared with lower strengths, this tablet is meant to provide a full 150 mg dose in one swallow, which may be more convenient when a doctor has selected that dose.

• Vaginal yeast infection (Candida)
• Oral thrush
• Esophageal candidiasis
• Certain systemic Candida infections
• Prevention of fungal infection in selected patients

• Swallow Zocon St 150 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew unless your prescriber says otherwise.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• Take it exactly on the day and at the interval your doctor prescribed; some infections use a single dose, while others need repeated dosing.
• If your dose is a one-time dose, take only one tablet unless your doctor tells you to repeat it.
• If you miss a scheduled dose, take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up without medical advice.

Each Zocon St 150 mg Tablet provides 150 mg of fluconazole. How often it is taken depends on the infection: some patients take one tablet as a single dose, while others may need repeated doses on a doctor-directed schedule. The maximum dose per day is determined by the prescriber based on the infection and your medical history, so do not take extra tablets on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Fluconazole may include:

• Nausea
• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Skin rash or mild itching

• Use caution if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of long QT syndrome.
• Tell your clinician about all medicines you take, because fluconazole can change the levels of many drugs.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens stomach upset or if your clinician advises against it due to liver concerns.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery if you feel dizzy after taking the tablet.
• Do not use Zocon St 150 mg Tablet during pregnancy unless a clinician specifically recommends it.
• This 150 mg strength should be used only for the dose your doctor has chosen; do not assume it is the right dose for every fungal infection.
• Seek medical advice before taking it if you have a history of heart rhythm problems.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Certain statins such as simvastatin or atorvastatin
• Some heart rhythm medicines that can prolong the QT interval
• Some diabetes medicines such as sulfonylureas
• Cyclosporine or tacrolimus

Store Zocon St 150 mg Tablet in the original strip at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.