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Keshboot 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Keshboot is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Keshboot safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Keshboot will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Keshboot safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Keshboot in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Keshboot is unavailable.
What is the effect of Keshboot on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Keshboot on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Keshboot will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Keshboot on the Liver?
Side effects of Keshboot on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Keshboot on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Keshboot on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Keshboot 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 Keshboot unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Keshboot habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Keshboot has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Keshboot does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Keshboot is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Keshboot cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Keshboot
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Keshboot and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Keshboot
Information about the interaction of Keshboot and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Keshboot can cause itching and burning sensation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you experience excessive itching after applying this drug then inform your dermatologist immediately without further delay and follow his/her instruction.
No, Keshboot does not cause stomach upset when applied topically. However, Keshboot can cause stomach upset if taken orally.
No, ideally Keshboot can't be used for hemorrhoids condition because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options to treat and prevent hemorrhoids.
Keshboot 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, Keshboot 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).
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 890
