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Ktc 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Adult |
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Is the use of Ktc safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Ktc during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Ktc safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Ktc on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Ktc will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Ktc on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Ktc on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Ktc will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Ktc on the Liver?
Information about safety of Ktc for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Ktc on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Ktc on the heart, information on safety of Ktc for the heart is unavailable.
Ktc 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 Ktc unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ktc habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Ktc .
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Ktc since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Ktc should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ktc is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ktc
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Ktc together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ktc
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ktc and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, ideally Ktc is not used in eczema because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
No, Ktc does not cause hair loss. There have been no known cases of this drug causing hair loss. However, do keep your doctor informed if you are experiencing hair loss with Ktc .
Ktc 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.
Ktc 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.
Take Ktc as directed by your dermatologist. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your dermatologist.
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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