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Kenz, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Cream, Lotion, Solution, Soap, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. The alternative uses of Kenz have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Kenz. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Kenz side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Kenz normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Kenz's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Kenz's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Kenz can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Kenz in conditions like Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Kenz contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Kenz with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Kenz is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Kenz 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 Kenz 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 safe during breastfeeding?
Kenz is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Kenz on the Kidneys?
Kenz is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Kenz 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 on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Kenz on the heart have been reported.
Kenz 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 Kenz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Kenz habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Kenz has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Kenz, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Kenz can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Kenz should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Kenz is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Kenz
It is safe to take Kenz with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kenz
Taking Kenz 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.
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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
