Tozec Kit is a combination medicine used in the syndromic treatment of vaginal discharge. It works by stopping the growth of microorganisms and killing the existing ones that cause the infection.
It is advisable to take Tozec Kit at a fixed time each day to maintain consistent levels of the medicine in the blood. In case you have missed any doses, take it as soon as you remember it. Never skip any doses and finish a full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped without talking to the doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
It may cause side effects like nausea, headache, vomiting, taste change, dizziness, indigestion, loss of appetite, and stomach pain. It may cause diarrhea, so it is better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any preexisting medical conditions or if you are on any medicines. Let your doctor also know if you have any known allergic history to any of the components of this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
Uses of Tozec Kit
Syndromic treatment of vaginal discharge
Side effects of Tozec Kit
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Tozec
Vaginal itching
Taste change
Vomiting
Vaginal infection
Headache
Dizziness
Stomach pain
Indigestion
Nausea
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
How to use Tozec Kit
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Tozec Kit is to be taken with food.
How Tozec Kit works
Tozec Kit is a combination of three medicines: Fluconazole, Azithromycin and Secnidazole.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Tozec Kit may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tozec Kit during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tozec Kit during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Tozec Kit alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Tozec Kit in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Tozec Kit in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Tozec Kit?
If you miss a dose of Tozec Kit, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Mam iam getting bad odour vaginal discharge what is the treatment mam
Dr. Megha Tuli
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
It seems you have developed an infection. Wearing loose cotton panties help avoid infection. Also keep the area down there clean and dry and wash only with V wash or clean and dry and not soap. Drink lots of water.If it does not help, it might need antibiotics
Continous vaginal discharge after 2 months of baby delivey
Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari
Ayurveda
start with Pushyanug churan half spoon twice with rice water, femiplex tablet 2 tablet twice with lodhradsv and patrangasav both 20 ml twice with water after meal.
I had a natural miscarriage (after taking aspirin),now I have foul smelling discharges.Can I take Azithromycin 250 mg? Also I have severe abdominal pain from 3 days which has been decreased for now.I was prescribed to take DROTIN-M tablets.Can I take this with Azithromycin?
Dr. Megha Tuli
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Yes Drotin M can be taken with Azithro. However Azithro may not help you with vaginal discharge. For discharge it is best to take ofloxacin tablets
No, do not stop taking Tozec Kit and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
What is the special instruction regarding storage and disposal of this medicine?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
What if I don't get better after using Tozec Kit?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Can I stop taking Tozec Kit when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Tozec Kit and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
What is the special instruction regarding storage and disposal of this medicine?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
What if I don't get better after using Tozec Kit?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Can I stop taking Tozec Kit when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Tozec Kit and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
What is the special instruction regarding storage and disposal of this medicine?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
What if I don't get better after using Tozec Kit?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
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References
Kore S, Pandole A, Kulkarni S, et al. Syndromic management of vaginal discharge - our experience. Bombay Hospital Journal. 2003;45(3). [Accessed 06 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from: