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Ketonaz Cream 15 gm Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

KETOCONAZOLE-2%W/W

Uses:

Systemic fungal infections

Medicinal Benefits:

Ketonaz Cream 15 gm is an antifungal used to treat severe fungal infections. It is used only when other effective antifungal therapies are not available or tolerated and if potential benefits outweigh potential risks. It destroys fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Thus, kills fungi and treats the fungal infection.

FAQs

Ketonaz Cream 15 gm works by destroying fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Thus, kills fungi and treats the fungal infection.

Ketonaz Cream 15 gm is not recommended to treat fungal meningitis (fungal infection spreads to the brain and spinal cord) as it poorly penetrates into the cerebrospinal fluid. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have fungal meningitis so that appropriate medication may be prescribed.

You are recommended to avoid foods containing chocolate and caffeine such as cocoa beans, tea, coffee, cola and energy drinks while taking Ketonaz Cream 15 gm as it may increase the adverse effects of caffeine such as drowsiness, nervousness or nausea.

You are not recommended to take Ketonaz Cream 15 gm with simvastatin (lipid-lowering drug) as co-administration of these medicines may cause muscle problems. Therefore, please consult a doctor before taking Ketonaz Cream 15 gm with other medicines.

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Ketonaz Cream 15 gm without consulting your doctor as it may cause recurring infection. Therefore, take Ketonaz Cream 15 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Ketonaz Cream 15 gm, please consult your doctor.