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Nozal 2% Cream, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Cream. Fungal Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Nozal 2% Cream have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Nozal 2% Cream. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Nozal 2% Cream as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Nozal 2% Cream are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Nozal 2% Cream is Moderate for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Nozal 2% Cream's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Nozal 2% Cream 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 Nozal 2% Cream are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Nozal 2% Cream may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Nozal 2% Cream, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Nozal 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 Nozal 2% Cream is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Nozal 2% Cream safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Nozal. It is best to stop taking Nozal immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Nozal 2% Cream safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Nozal.
What is the effect of Nozal 2% Cream on the Kidneys?
Nozal is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Nozal 2% Cream on the Liver?
Nozal may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Nozal 2% Cream on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Nozal on the heart have been reported.
Nozal 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 Nozal 2% Cream unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nozal 2% Cream habit forming or addictive?
Nozal 2% Cream does not cause addiction.
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 Nozal 2% Cream can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Nozal 2% Cream only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Nozal 2% Cream is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Nozal 2% Cream
Taking Nozal 2% Cream with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nozal 2% Cream
Taking Nozal 2% Cream with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Nozal does not cause stomach upset when applied topically. However, Nozal can cause stomach upset if taken orally.
Yes, you can use Nozal on the face for fungal infection on affected area only. But please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
Discontinuation of Nozal 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.
No, Nozal is not a steroid. It belongs to the class of drug known as imidazole antifungal agents which are used to treat fungal infections.
Nozal contains ketoconazole which works by blocking the ergosterol synthesis leading to membrane abnormalities in the fungus which is necessary for fungal cell membrane growth. Hence in this way, it kills the fungus by destroying its cell membrane and treats the fungal infection.
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
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
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