Kinal 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 |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Kinal is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Kinal safe for pregnant women?
Kinal may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Kinal again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Kinal safe during breastfeeding?
Kinal does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Kinal on the Kidneys?
Kinal is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Kinal on the Liver?
Kinal may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Kinal on the Heart?
Kinal has very mild side effects on the heart.
Kinal 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 Kinal unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Kinal habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Kinal has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Kinal can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Kinal only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Kinal cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Kinal
It is safe to take Kinal with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kinal
Consuming Kinal with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
No, ideally Kinal is not used in eczema because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
No, Kinal does not cause stomach upset when applied topically. However, Kinal can cause stomach upset if taken orally.
Take Kinal as directed by your dermatologist. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your dermatologist.
Kinal should be applied topically (on the skin) once daily for 2 - 6 weeks or as advised by a doctor. It should be applied after cleaning the affected area, allow it to dry, and then gently rub the medicine on the affected area. Do not forget to wash your hands after applying this drug. Over-the-counter ketoconazole shampoo is usually used every 3 to 4 days for up to 8 weeks after that use it as per the need.
Discontinuation of Kinal 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.
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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