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SKZ 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 |
| Geriatric |
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| Adult |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when SKZ is used -
Common
Is the use of SKZ safe for pregnant women?
SKZ may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take SKZ again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of SKZ safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of SKZ on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of SKZ on the Kidneys?
Using SKZ does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of SKZ on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of SKZ on the liver.
What is the effect of SKZ on the Heart?
SKZ is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take SKZ unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this SKZ habit forming or addictive?
SKZ does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking SKZ as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, SKZ is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
SKZ is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and SKZ
Taking SKZ with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and SKZ
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking SKZ.
Yes, SKZ can cure ringworm. It is used for the treatment of ringworm which is a fungal infection of the skin caused by one of the mainly three fungi which are Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton.
No, SKZ does not contains steroids. It contains sertaconazole which belongs to the class of drugs known as antifungal agents (imidazole derivative anti-infectives).
No, SKZ is not used in eczema because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
SKZ contains sertaconazole which is an antifungal agent that works by preventing the synthesis of ergosterol (a component of the cell membrane of fungi). In the absence of ergosterol fungal cell wall is damaged that results in an increase in permeability of fungal cell wall this causes leakage of nutrients which kills the fungi. In this way, SKZ inhibits the fungal growth and treats fungal infection.
No, ideally SKZ can't be used for hemorrhoid condition because it is not a fungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 117
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 117
