Uses / Indications:
Zimig 250mg Tablet is used in the treatment of fungal infections.
Interactions / Warnings:
NA
Pregnancy interaction:
Zimig 250mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Your doctor has prescribed Zimig to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Side Effects:
Nausea, Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Increased liver enzymes.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zimig 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Zimig 250mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
How it works:
Zimig 250mg Tablet is an antifungal medication. It stops the growth of fungus by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is required for their survival in the human.
Faq for medicine:
Does Zimig treat ringworm? : Zimig is used for the treatment of ringworm (dermatophytosis) infection. It is also used for the treatment of fungal infections of the groin area, toe and finger nails (yellow, opaque and thickened nails) and the feet (athlete’s foot).|Is Zimig effective? : Zimig is effective as an antifungal drug if used in the doses for a duration as advised by your doctor.|Does Zimig interfere with birth control? : Zimig can cause breakthrough bleeding and irregular periods when Zimig are taken with oral contraceptives (birth control medications). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Does Zimig treat tinea versicolor? : Zimig is used to treat fungal infections affecting fingernails, toenails, and skin. It is not the preferred antifungal for tinea versicolor (yeast infection characterized by discolored skin usually on the back, underarms, upper arms, chest, and neck)|Is Zimig a steroid? : Zimig is not a steroid. Zimig belongs to a group of medicines called antifungal drugs.|Is Zimig fungicidal (kills fungi)? : Zimig is fungicidal (kills fungi) against dermatophytes, molds and certain dimorphic fungi. The activity versus yeasts is fungicidal or fungistatic (stops the growth of fungi) depending on the species. |Is Zimig safe? : Zimig is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.|Is Zimig an antibiotic? : Zimig is an antibiotic. It belongs to a group of medicines called antifungal drugs used for the treatment of many fungal infections.|Is Zimig available over the counter? : Zimig is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It belongs to a class of prescription drugs which are available only when prescribed by a doctor.|Is Zimig dangerous? : Zimig is not dangerous, it is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.|Can I take Zimig with ibuprofen? : Zimig can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Zimig with amoxicillin? : Zimig can be taken with amoxicillin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Zimig with metronidazole? : Zimig 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.|Can I take Zimig with prednisone? : Zimig can be taken with prednisone. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Zimig with azithromycin? : Zimig can be taken with azithromycin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Zimig with phentermine? : Zimig can be taken with phentermine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Zimig with probiotics? : Zimig 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.|Can I take Zimig with metformin? : Zimig can be taken with metformin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Does Zimig expire? : Yes, Zimig does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check that before using any medicine.|Does Zimig treat candida (yeast)? : Zimig exhibits poor efficacy against many candida (yeast) species. It is not recommended to use Zimig for the treatment of candida infections. Please consult your doctor if you are suffering from candida infection as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment. |Does Zimig cause constipation? : Zimig has not been reported to cause constipation. Please consult your doctor if you have constipation while taking Zimig.|Does Zimig cause liver damage? : Zimig can cause liver damage. Zimig can cause liver failure and an increase in the liver enzymes. It is important to monitor liver function tests while taking Zimig every 4-6 weeks of treatment. If there is any increased in the liver enzymes, immediately stop Zimig and consult your doctor.|Does Zimig cause depression? : Zimig can cause depression, however, it is not very common. Please consult your doctor if you have depression while taking Zimig.|Does Zimig contain paracetamol (acetaminophen)? : Zimig does not contain acetaminophen. Zimig belongs to a group of medicines called antifungal drugs.|Does Zimig cause insomnia (difficulty to sleep)? : Zimig has not been reported to cause insomnia (difficulty to sleep). Please consult your doctor if you have insomnia while taking Zimig.|Is Zimig a sulfa drug? : Zimig is an antifungal drug, not a sulfa drug. The chemical structure and mechanism of action of Zimig is different from sulfa drugs.|Does Zimig cause hair loss? : Zimig has been reported to cause hair loss in some patients. However, it is not a very common side effect. Please consult your doctor in case you have excessive hair loss while taking Zimig.|Does Zimig cause weight gain? : Weight gain has not been reported with Zimig. However, weight loss can occur in some patients. Consult your doctor if you have weight changes while taking Zimig.|Does Zimig increase blood pressure? : Terbinfine does not cause increase in blood pressure. Consult your doctor in case you have blood pressure changes while taking Zimig.|Does Zimig cause autism? : No, Zimig has not been reported to cause autism. Please consult your doctor for any further information on the same.|Does Zimig cause an increase in blood sugar levels? : Zimig has not shown to cause any increase in blood sugar levels. Consult your doctor if you experience any changes in blood sugar levels while taking Zimig.|Does Zimig cause respiratory depression? : Zimig has not shown to cause any symptoms of respiratory depression. Consult your doctor if you experience any such symptoms while taking Zimig.
Medicine interaction:
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