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AF K
- Manufactured by: Systopic Laboratories Pvt Ltd
- Contains / Salt: Ketoconazole Zinc pyrithione
AF K
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- Manufactured by: Systopic Laboratories Pvt Ltd
- Contains / Salt: Ketoconazole Zinc pyrithione
Seller: Apollo Pharmacy Limited
- This medicine is not available on Cash on Delivery(CoD)
AF K Benefits & Uses
AF K is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
AF K Dosage & How to Take
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.
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AF K Related Warnings
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Is the use of AF K safe for pregnant women?
प्रेग्नेंट महिला पर AF K के अच्छे या बुरे प्रभाव के बारे में चिकित्सा जगत में कोई रिसर्च न हो पाने के चलते पूरी जानकारी मौजूद नहीं हैं। इसको जब भी लें डॉक्टर से पूछने के बाद ही लें।
Moderate -
Is the use of AF K safe during breastfeeding?
स्तनपान कराने वाली स्त्रियों पर AF K के क्या प्रभाव होंगे। इस बारे में शोध कार्य न हो पान के चलते कुछ नहीं कहा जा सकता है। फिलहाल इसको लेने से पहले डॉक्टर से पूछना जरूरी है।
Safe -
What is the effect of AF K on the Kidneys?
AF K का असर किडनी पर क्या होगा, इसको लेकर रिसर्च नहीं की गई है। अतः कोई जानकरी मौजूद नहीं है।
Safe -
What is the effect of AF K on the Liver?
रिसर्च के अभाव में AF K का सेवन करें या न करें के विषय पर कोई जानकारी उपलब्ध नहीं है।
Severe -
What is the effect of AF K on the Heart?
AF K के हृदय पर पड़ने वाले असर के बारे में किसी भी तरह का शोध नहीं किया गया है। इसलिए दवा लेने से पहले चिकित्सक से परामर्श लेना जरूरी है।
Mild
Severe Interaction of AF K with Other Drugs
AF K should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
- Amitone 10 Tablet
- StayHappi Amitryptyline 10 Mg Tablet
- Maxgalip AT Tablet
- StayHappi Chlordiazepoxide 5 Mg + Amitriptyline HCl 12.5 Mg Tablet
- StayHappi Amlodipine 5 Mg Tablet
- StayHappi Amlodipine 10 Mg Tablet
- StayHappi Amlodipine 2.5 Mg Tablet
- StayHappi Amlodipine 5 Mg + Atenolol 50 Mg Tablet
AF K Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take AF K unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Heart Disease
- Diabetes
- Calcium Deficiency
- Potassium Deficiency
- Liver Disease
- Infections
- Allergy
Frequently asked Questions about AF K
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Is this AF K habit forming or addictive?
नहीं, AF K लेने से कोई लत नहीं पड़ती। फिर भी, जरूरत पड़ने पर डॉक्टर की सलाह पर ही AF K का इस्तेमाल करें।
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
हां, AF K को लेने के बाद आपको चक्कर या नींद नहीं आती है, तो आप वाहन को चलाने व मशीन पर काम करने का काम भी कर सकते हैं।
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
डॉक्टर के कहने के बाद ही AF K का सेवन करें। वैसे यह सुरक्षित है।
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
नहीं, AF K दिमागी विकारों के इलाज में सक्षम नहीं है।
No
AF K Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and AF K
शोध कार्यों न हो पाने के कारण इस बारे में कहना मुश्किल है कि AF K और खाने को साथ में लेने से क्या असर होगा।
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and AF K
AF K के बुरे प्रभावों के बारे में जानकारी मौजूद नहीं है। क्योंकि इस विषय पर अभी रिसर्च नहीं हो पाई है। अतः डॉक्टर के परामर्श के बाद ही इस दवा को लें।
Severe
Frequently asked Questions about AF K
Question over 3 years ago
What is AF K?
Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician
AF K is a brand name of ketoconazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called antifungal agents. It is used to treat fungal infections such as tinea corporis (fungal infection of the skin or scalp known as ringworm), tinea cruris (fungal infection in the skin of the genitals known as Jock itch), tinea pedis (fungal infection between the toes also known as athlete's foot), cutaneous candidiasis (skin and nail fungal infection), tinea versicolor (discolored patches of skin), and vaginal candidiasis (a yeast infection of the vagina). Over the counter ketoconazole shampoo control flaking, scaling, and itching of the scalp caused by dandruff.
Question over 2 years ago
Does AF K cause hair loss?
Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician
No, AF K does not cause hair loss. There have been no known cases of this drug causing hair loss. However, do keep your doctor informed if you are experiencing hair loss with AF K.
Question over 2 years ago
Does AF K thin the skin ?
Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery
No, AF K does not make the skin thinner. No known case has been found regarding skin thinning with AF K.
Question almost 3 years ago
Can AF K be used on the face?
Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , General Physician
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.
Question almost 3 years ago
Is AF K good for ringworm?
Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , General Physician
Yes, AF K is effectively used in the ringworm. Please consult a dermatologist before using this medicine.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Nizoral (ketoconazole)
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