Decozol Oral Gel Dosage & Drug Information

Indications/Uses

Curative & prophylactic treatment of candidiasis of the oropharyngeal cavity & GIT.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn ½ tsp qds. Infant ¼ tsp qds. Do not swallow gel immediately, but keep in mouth as long as possible. Continue treatment for at least 1 wk after symptoms have disappeared. Oral candidiasis Remove dental prostheses at night & brush w/ gel.

Contraindications

Liver dysfunction.

Special Precautions

Ensure gel does not obstruct the throat especially in infants & young childn. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

GI discomfort eg, nausea, vomiting; diarrhoea (long-term).

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Drug Interactions

Avoid terfenadine, astemizole, mizolastine, cisapride, triazolam, midazolam, dofetilide, quinidine, pimozide, simvastatin, lovastatin. Concomitant use w/ oral anticoagulants, saquinavir, vinca alkaloids, busulfan, docetaxel, dihydropyridines, verapamil, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sirolimus, oral hypoglycaemics, phenytoin, carbamazepine, buspirone, alfentanil, sildenafil, alprazolam, brotizolam, rifabutin, methylprednisolone, trimetrexate, ebastine, reboxetine.

MIMS Class

Oropharyngeal Anti-Infectives

ATC Classification

A01AB09 - miconazole ; Belongs to the class of local antiinfective and antiseptic preparations. Used in the treatment of diseases of the mouth.

Regulatory Classification

C

Presentation/Packing

Form

Decozol Oral Gel oromucosal liqd 2 % w/w

Packing/Price

15 g x 1's

Decozol Oral Gel

miconazole

Manufacturer:

Hoe Pharma

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma