Lirotek 200mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called antifungals indicated to treat various systemic fungal infections such as blastomycosis (infection caused by Blastomyces fungus), chromomycosis (chronic infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue), Coccidioidomycosis (infection caused by Coccidioides fungus), paracoccidioidomycosis (infection caused by Paracoccidioides fungus) and histoplasmosis (lung infection caused by Histoplasma fungus). It is used only when other effective antifungal therapies are not available or tolerated and if potential benefits outweigh potential risks.

Lirotek 200mg Tablet contains Ketoconazole which 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.

Take Lirotek 200mg Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you need to take Lirotek 200mg Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience headache, nausea, stomach pain, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Lirotek 200mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to Ketoconazole or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, inform your doctor before taking Lirotek 200mg Tablet. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Lirotek 200mg Tablet as it may be excreted in breast milk. You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption whilst on treatment with Lirotek 200mg Tablet. Lirotek 200mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. For children above 2 years, it is recommended to use only if the doctor has determined that the benefits outweigh the risks.

Lirotek 200mg 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.

If you are allergic to Ketoconazole or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, inform your doctor before taking Lirotek 200mg Tablet. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Lirotek 200mg Tablet as it may be excreted in breast milk. You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Lirotek 200mg Tablet. If you have a loss of appetite, tiredness, stomach pain, vomiting, yellowing of skin or eyes, dark urine, or light-coloured stools, inform your doctor immediately as they might be symptoms of hepatotoxicity (liver damage).