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Kenz Lotion, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Lotion. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Kenz Lotion have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Kenz Lotion. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Kenz Lotion side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Kenz Lotion are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Kenz Lotion's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Kenz Lotion related warnings talks about Kenz Lotion's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Kenz Lotion is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Kenz Lotion are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Kenz Lotion have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Kenz Lotion is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Kenz Lotion 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Kenz Lotion is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Kenz Lotion safe for pregnant women?
Kenz can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Kenz, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Kenz Lotion safe during breastfeeding?
Kenz is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Kenz Lotion on the Kidneys?
Kenz is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Kenz Lotion on the Liver?
There may be severe side effects of Kenz on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Kenz Lotion on the Heart?
Kenz has very mild side effects on the heart.
Kenz Lotion 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 Kenz Lotion unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Kenz Lotion habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Kenz Lotion is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Kenz Lotion you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Kenz Lotion is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Kenz Lotion in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Kenz Lotion
It is safe to take Kenz Lotion with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kenz Lotion
Taking alcohol with Kenz Lotion can be dangerous.
No, Kenz does not make the skin thinner. No known case has been found regarding skin thinning with Kenz.
No, Kenz is not a steroid. It belongs to the class of drug known as imidazole antifungal agents which are used to treat fungal infections.
Discontinuation of Kenz on your own can cause unwanted side effects such as itching, irritation, and redness. You are recommended to always consult a dermatologist before discontinuing this medicine.
Kenz 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.
No, Kenz does not cause stomach upset when applied topically. However, Kenz can cause stomach upset if taken orally.
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
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