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Zimig 250 mg Tablet
Zimig 250 mg tablet is prescribed for the treatment of fungal infections.
Zimig 250 mg Tablet Composition :-
Zimig 250 mg tablet contains :
Terbinafine .............................. 250mg
Terbinafine is an antifungal drugs.
Zimig 250 mg Tablet Uses :-
Zimig 250 mg tablet is an antifungal medicines. Zimig 250 mg tablet is used to treat fungal infections such as athlete's foot (itchy, scaly, and white patches between the toes), jock itch (reddish, itchy, and ring-shaped rash in the groin), ringworm ( Red, itchy, and circular-shaped rashes along the skin, scalp, or in between the nails), and nail infections.
Zimig 250 mg Tablet Dosage :-
Zimig 250 mg tablet should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The dosage and duration of Zimig 250 mg tablet would depend on the severity of the treatment depending on the condition. Zimig 250 mg tablet can be taken with or without food. Zimig 250 mg tablet complete the course of treatment, even if you feel better after a few doses or after a few days. If you stop taking Zimig 250 mg tablet too early without completing a course, the infection may reappear, and be difficult to treat.
How Does Zimig 250 mg Tablet Work :-
Zimig 250 mg Tablet contains : Terbinafine.
Terbinafine :
Terbinafine is an antifungal drugs.
Terbinafine works by stopping the production of a chemical called ergosterol, which works by damaging and killing the cell membrane (protective covering) of the fungus. Thus, Terbinafine prevents the spread of the fungal infection.
This is how Zimig 250 mg tablet treats fungal infections.
Zimig 250 mg Tablet Sideeffects :-
Like all medicines, Zimig 250 mg tablet can cause side effects, however not everyone may experience these side effects.
Some common side effects like -
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Skin rash,
Headache,
Loss of appetite and there can be many other side effects as well as some side effects. Those that have not been mentioned. However, if you have any experience of any sideeffets and if they do not reduce then consult your doctor.
Precautions :-
• Avoid if you are allergic to Zimig 250 mg tablet.
Avoid if you are allergic to Zimig 250 mg tablet if you have a skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathlessness. If symptoms like difficulty in taking etc. appear, then inform the doctor immediately.
• If you have liver problems. Zimig 250 mg tablet may worsen liver conditions. Should be used with caution. Your doctor may monitor your liver function regularly during your treatment with Zimig 250 mg tablet. Tell your doctor if you have pale skin or eyes, dark urine, or stomach pain.
• Zimig 250 mg tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless required. Therefore, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
• Zimig 250 mg tablet is not recommended for use during lactation as it passes into breast milk. Therefore, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
• Zimig 250 mg tablet may cause serious skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (skin condition that causes rashes and blisters), toxic epidermal necrolysis (skin condition that causes blistering and peeling of the skin), Etcetera. Consult your doctor if you experience a skin rash that persists or gets worse.
• Zimig 250 mg tablet can cause a decrease in the number of blood cells. Zimig 250 mg tablet should be used with caution if you have low blood cell counts. During Zimig 250 mg tablet treatment your doctor may suggest regular blood tests to monitor your blood cell count.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy while on treatment with Zimig 250 mg tablet.
• Zimig 250 mg tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age.
• The interaction of Zimig 250 mg tablet with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.
• Zimig 250 mg tablet can interact with other drugs to cause unwanted effects So, if you are taking any other medicine then tell your doctor. pimozide, leflunomide, codeine, doxepin, clozapine carvedilol, duloxetine & dextromethorphan etc.
• Zimig 250 mg tablet should be used with caution if you have depression. Because Zimig 250 mg tablet can cause depression in some cases. Therefore, if you experience depressive symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.
• Neutropenia refers to low levels of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell that help the body fight infection) in your blood. If you have neutropenia, Zimig 250 mg tablet may cause neutropenia in some cases. Hence,Zimig 250 mg tablet should be used with caution. Your doctor may suggest regular blood tests to monitor blood counts during treatment with Zimig 250 mg tablet.
Zimig 250 mg Tablet Price :-
MRP ₹ : 309 60.00 ( 7tabs)
Zimig 250 mg Tablet Marketed By :-
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Zimig 250 mg Tablet Self-life :-
Please see the expiry date/manufacture date printed on Zimig 250 mg tablet pack.
Classification :-
Drug Name - Terbinafine,
Therapeutic Class - Antifungal agent,
Dosage Forms - Oral Tablet,
Therapeutic Indication - Fungal infections,
Tags:
Anti-fungal