Hyporal Tablet Substitute
Composition:
KETOCONAZOLE-200MG
Uses:
Systemic fungal infections
Medicinal Benefits:
Hyporal Tablet is an antifungal used to treat severe fungal infections. It is used only when other effective antifungal therapies are not available or tolerated and if potential benefits outweigh potential risks. It destroys fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Thus, kills fungi and treats the fungal infection.
Hyporal Tablet works by destroying fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Thus, kills fungi and treats the fungal infection.
Hyporal Tablet is not recommended to treat fungal meningitis (fungal infection spreads to the brain and spinal cord) as it poorly penetrates into the cerebrospinal fluid. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have fungal meningitis so that appropriate medication may be prescribed.
You are recommended to avoid foods containing chocolate and caffeine such as cocoa beans, tea, coffee, cola and energy drinks while taking Hyporal Tablet as it may increase the adverse effects of caffeine such as drowsiness, nervousness or nausea.
You are not recommended to take Hyporal Tablet with simvastatin (lipid-lowering drug) as co-administration of these medicines may cause muscle problems. Therefore, please consult a doctor before taking Hyporal Tablet with other medicines.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Hyporal Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may cause recurring infection. Therefore, take Hyporal Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Hyporal Tablet , please consult your doctor.