Pack size: 1 75gm Bar  |  Price is for the whole 75gm Bar

Generic: Ketoconazole

Form: soap 75gm

Indication

Candidiasis, Fungal infections, Pityriasis versicolor, Seborrhoeic dermatitis

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Adult Dose

Oral Fungal infections Adult: 200 mg once daily; may increase to 400 mg once daily if clinical response is insufficient. Continue treatment until symptoms have cleared and cultures have become negative. Chronic vag candidiasis 400 mg once daily for 5 days. Elderly: No dosage adjustment needed. Hepatic impairment: Contraindicated.

Child Dose

Oral Fungal infections Child: >2 yr 3.3-6.6 mg/kg/day once daily. Treatment duration: 1-2 wk for candidiasis; at least 4 wk in recalcitrant dermatophyte infections and up to 6 mth for other systemic mycoses.

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: No dosage adjustment needed.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity; preexisting liver disease, porphyria. Concurrent use with cisapride, terfenadine or astemizole.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Fungal skin infections']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Application site burning', 'Skin peeling']}

How to use __NAME__

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, apply 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.

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established