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Keticon 2% Cream is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. It is typically used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. Other than this, Keticon 2% Cream has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Keticon 2% Cream depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Keticon 2% Cream have been listed ahead. These side effects of Keticon 2% Cream are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Keticon 2% Cream has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Keticon 2% Cream related warnings talks about Keticon 2% Cream's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Keticon 2% Cream is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Keticon 2% Cream contraindications section.
Besides this, Keticon 2% Cream may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Keticon 2% Cream is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Keticon 2% Cream 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 Keticon 2% Cream is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Keticon 2% Cream safe for pregnant women?
Keticon may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Keticon again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Keticon 2% Cream safe during breastfeeding?
Keticon does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Keticon 2% Cream on the Kidneys?
Using Keticon does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Keticon 2% Cream on the Liver?
Keticon may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Keticon 2% Cream on the Heart?
Keticon is rarely harmful for the heart.
Keticon 2% Cream 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 Keticon 2% Cream unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Keticon 2% Cream habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Keticon 2% Cream is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Keticon 2% Cream you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Keticon 2% Cream only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Keticon 2% Cream in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Keticon 2% Cream
Taking Keticon 2% Cream with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Keticon 2% Cream
Taking alcohol with Keticon 2% Cream can be dangerous.
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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
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
