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AF K is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of AF K safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of AF K in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of AF K safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of AF K in breastfeeding women, information on safety of AF K is unavailable.
What is the effect of AF K on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of AF K on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of AF K on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of AF K on the liver, information on safety of AF K for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of AF K on the Heart?
Side effects of AF K on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
AF K should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take AF K unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this AF K habit forming or addictive?
AF K is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking AF K since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
AF K should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, AF K is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and AF K
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking AF K together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and AF K
Information about the interaction of AF K and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, AF K does not make the skin thinner. No known case has been found regarding skin thinning with AF K.
No, AF K does not cause stomach upset when applied topically. However, AF K can cause stomach upset if taken orally.
AF K contains ketoconazole which works by blocking the ergosterol synthesis leading to membrane abnormalities in the fungus which is necessary for fungal cell membrane growth. Hence in this way, it kills the fungus by destroying its cell membrane and treats the fungal infection.
Yes, you can use AF K on the face for fungal infection on affected area only. But please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
No, AF K is not a steroid. It belongs to the class of drug known as imidazole antifungal agents which are used to treat fungal infections.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Nizoral (ketoconazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 792-793
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 174-177
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 890