Zole Ointment belongs to the class of antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of fungal or yeast infections of the skin, such as athlete’s foot (affects toes), jock itch (affects the groin area), candidiasis (affects mouth, throat, gut, and vagina), and ringworm (affects skin or the scalp)­­­­. Athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm are fungal infections closely related to each other, whereas candidiasis is a yeast infection caused by Candida albicans. These infections are usually seen in people with weak immune systems. They can spread by skin-to-skin contact.

Zole Ointment contains miconazole. Zole Ointment can inhibit fungal growth and reduce infection. Generally, Zole Ointment may take 4 to 7 days to reduce the symptoms. Your doctor will decide what dose should be taken based on your health condition. Continue using Zole Ointment even if the symptoms improve. Abrupt stopping of the medication may result in a relapse of the infection (reappearance of the signs). So, continue treatment as recommended by your doctor to eradicate the infection.

Use Zole Ointment as recommended by the physician. In some cases, Zole Ointment may cause redness, rash, itching, or blister formation at the site of application, impaired sense of taste (dysgeusia), headache, itching or burning, tummy/abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Inform your doctor if the side effects don’t disappear or get worse within a few days. Seek medical attention immediately if you experience any other abnormal symptoms.

Before taking the Zole Ointment, inform your doctor if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to miconazole or any other antifungal agents. Inform your doctor if you are taking anticoagulants, immunosuppressants, antifungals, antibiotics, prescription drugs, or non-prescription drugs. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, HIV or AIDS, or undergoing chemotherapy. Talk to your doctor before using this medicine in children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers.

Zole Ointment is used to treat fungal or yeast infections. It can inhibit the growth of fungi by targeting fungal cell membranes. It can be used to treat candidiasis, ringworm, athlete’s foot, and jock itch. It improves the symptoms within 3 to 4 days of the initial treatment.

• Rashes
• Redness
• Itching
• Burning sensation
• Blistering at the site of the application
• Diarrhoea
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dry mouth
• Altered taste
• Headache
• Bleeding or abdominal cramps

Before using Zole Ointment, inform your doctor if you are allergic to miconazole or any other antifungal agents. Zole Ointment should be used with caution in people with a weakened immune system due to chronic conditions such as HIV or AIDS and people who are receiving chemotherapy. Also, tell your doctor if you were previously diagnosed with diabetes or are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep this medicine away from your eyes. If you get any cream in your eyes, rinse with water immediately. Keep your eyes open when you rinse. Zole Ointment may be contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylaxis) to miconazole, milk protein concentrate, or any other product component.

Drug-drug interactions: Zole Ointment interacts with anticoagulant drugs (anisindione, dicoumarol, and warfarin).

Drug-food interactions: Zole Ointment may interact with caffeine-containing tea, coffee, cola and energy drinks as it may increase the adverse effects of caffeine. Do not take marijuana with Zole Ointment as it may worsen the adverse effects of marijuana. Also, avoid consumption of alcohol with Zole Ointment as it may increase the risk of liver damage.

Drug-disease interactions: If you have asthma, sulphite allergy, an autoimmune disorder, or heart or liver problems, inform your doctor before using Zole Ointment.

• ANISINDIONE
• DICOUMAROL
• WARFARIN

• Shower regularly and properly dry yourself before clothing.
• Take warm baths with mild soap.
• Don't share your bedding, towels, or clothes.
• Wearing tights or tight underwear is not recommended.
• Do not scratch the infected area. Scratching the infected skin area may spread the illness to other body parts.
• Avoid harsh soaps and deodorants or any other products.
• Avoid intercourse till the thrush has been treated.
• Limit or cut down your consumption of alcohol and caffeine.
• Reduce your intake of sugar, yeast, refined carbohydrates, and mouldy foods.

Fungal infection occurs when a fungus enters, infects, and multiplies in the body. Fungi can live in water, soil, air, and plants. Fungi affect any part of the body, including the mouth, throat, oesophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area, and blood. Mild fungal skin infections are common and can cause rashes. Fungal infections affecting body organs like the lungs can cause flu or tuberculosis. Some fungal diseases like cryptococcal meningitis and blood infections can be fatal. A few common fungal infections are yeast infections that affect the genital area, oesophagus, and urinary tract caused by the species Candida.