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Fungicide Lotion is a prescription drug, available for use as Lotion. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. Other than this, Fungicide Lotion has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Fungicide Lotion. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Fungicide Lotion as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Fungicide Lotion are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Fungicide Lotion's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Fungicide Lotion's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Fungicide Lotion is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Fungicide Lotion contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Fungicide Lotion have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Fungicide Lotion is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Fungicide Lotion 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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Is the use of Fungicide Lotion safe for pregnant women?
Fungicide may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Fungicide, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Fungicide Lotion safe during breastfeeding?
Fungicide is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Fungicide Lotion on the Kidneys?
Fungicide is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Fungicide Lotion on the Liver?
Fungicide may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Fungicide Lotion on the Heart?
Fungicide has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fungicide Lotion unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fungicide Lotion habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Fungicide Lotion is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Fungicide Lotion as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Fungicide Lotion only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Fungicide Lotion cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Fungicide Lotion
Taking Fungicide Lotion with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fungicide Lotion
Consuming Fungicide Lotion with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
No, ideally Fungicide is not used in eczema because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
No, Fungicide is not a steroid. It belongs to the class of drug known as imidazole antifungal agents which are used to treat fungal infections.
No, Fungicide 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 Fungicide.
Fungicide 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.
Fungicide is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a dermatologist. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a dermatologist recommendation.
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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
