Zimig

Zimig is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to apply or take this drug orally without recommendation.

Zimig can be taken orally and applied topically. An oral form such as tablet should be taken with or without food and avoid caffeine intake while on medicine. Duration and dose of the course will vary according to the severity of the antifungal infection. The topical form of medicine should be applied to the affected area twice daily or as adviced by a doctor, do not apply more or less as recommended by healthcare practitioners.

No, Zimig is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of drug known as triazoles.

No, Zimig is not an antibacterial drug. It is an antifungal drug and used to treat fungal infections only.

Yes, Zimig can sometimes affect the liver by increasing the secretion of liver enzymes which can damage the liver cells. Rare cases of serious hepatotoxicity (liver damage), including liver failure have been reported. Hence a routine liver function test should be conducted when taking this drug for a long time.