Yucomy Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ketoconazole

Indications/Uses

Systemic fungal infections, skin, hair & nail infections induced by dermatophytes &/or yeasts.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1-2 tab daily. Vag candidiasis 2 tab daily for 5 days. Childn 3 mg/kg daily. Duration of treatment: Paracoccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis, blastomycosis 3-6 mth. Skin mycoses induced by dermatophytes 4 wk. Oral & skin mycoses induced by candida 2-3 wk. Hair infection 1-2 mth. Nail infection 6-12 mth. Pityriasis versicolor 10 days. Systemic candidiasis 1-2 mth. Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis Treat indefinitely.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Acute or chronic hepatic disease. Pregnancy & lactation.

Special Precautions

Adrenal insufficiency, achlorhydria.

Drug Interactions

Alcohol, antacids, H₂-receptor antagonists, anticoagulants, INH, rifampicin, terfenadine, astemizole, cyclosporin, methylprednisolone, benzodiazepines, cisapride, lovastatin.

MIMS Class

Antifungals

ATC Classification

J02AB02 - ketoconazole ; Belongs to the class of imidazole derivatives. Used in the systemic treatment of mycotic infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Yucomy tab 200 mg

Packing/Price

100's;50 × 10's

Yucomy

ketoconazole

Manufacturer:

Y.S.P. Industries

Distributor:

Y.S.P. Industries