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Kenz Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Kenz Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Kenz Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Kenz Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Kenz Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Kenz Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Kenz Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Kenz Tablet related warnings section.
Kenz Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Kenz Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Kenz Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Kenz Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Kenz Tablet 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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Is the use of Kenz Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Kenz may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Kenz, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Kenz Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Kenz is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Kenz Tablet on the Kidneys?
Kenz is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Kenz Tablet on the Liver?
Kenz may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Kenz Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Kenz on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Kenz Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Kenz Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Kenz Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Kenz Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Kenz Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Kenz Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Kenz Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Kenz Tablet
It is safe to take Kenz Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kenz Tablet
Taking Kenz Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Kenz does not make the skin thinner. No known case has been found regarding skin thinning with Kenz.
No, Kenz is not a steroid. It belongs to the class of drug known as imidazole antifungal agents which are used to treat fungal infections.
Discontinuation of Kenz 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.
Kenz 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.
No, Kenz does not cause stomach upset when applied topically. However, Kenz can cause stomach upset if taken orally.
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