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Exket Benefits & Uses

Exket is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)

Other Benefits

Exket 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.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 3.3 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 3.3 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Exket Related Warnings

Is the use of Exket safe for pregnant women?

Exket can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Exket, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Exket safe during breastfeeding?

Exket does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Exket on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Exket on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Exket on the Liver?

Use of Exket may be dangerous for the liver. Do not use it without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Exket on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Exket on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Exket with Other Drugs

Exket should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Exket Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Exket unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Diabetes
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Liver Disease
Infections
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Exket

Is this Exket habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Exket is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Exket you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Exket only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Exket in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Exket Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Exket

Taking Exket with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Exket

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Exket as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Exket

Question about 5 years ago

Does Exket cause stomach upset?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Exket does not cause stomach upset when applied topically. However, Exket can cause stomach upset if taken orally.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Exket thin the skin ?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

No, Exket does not make the skin thinner. No known case has been found regarding skin thinning with Exket.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Exket be used on scalp ?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Exket can be used on the scalp. Prescription ketoconazole shampoo is used to treat tinea capitis (scalp) but it has poor efficacy against them while over the counter ketoconazole shampoo is used to prevent and control scaling as well as the itching caused by dandruff. However, please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Exket antibacterial?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

No, Exket is not an antibacterial drug. It is an antifungal drug that 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 (a fungal infection between the toes known as athlete's foot).