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Keticon 2% Cream is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. It is typically used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. Other than this, Keticon 2% Cream has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Keticon 2% Cream depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Keticon 2% Cream have been listed ahead. These side effects of Keticon 2% Cream are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Keticon 2% Cream has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Keticon 2% Cream related warnings talks about Keticon 2% Cream's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Keticon 2% Cream 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 Keticon 2% Cream contraindications section.
Besides this, Keticon 2% Cream may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Keticon 2% Cream is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Keticon 2% Cream 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 Keticon 2% Cream safe for pregnant women?
Keticon may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Keticon again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Keticon 2% Cream safe during breastfeeding?
Keticon does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Keticon 2% Cream on the Kidneys?
Using Keticon does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Keticon 2% Cream on the Liver?
Keticon may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Keticon 2% Cream on the Heart?
Keticon is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Keticon 2% Cream unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Keticon 2% Cream habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Keticon 2% Cream is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Keticon 2% Cream you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Keticon 2% Cream only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Keticon 2% Cream in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Keticon 2% Cream
Taking Keticon 2% Cream with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Keticon 2% Cream
Taking alcohol with Keticon 2% Cream can be dangerous.
Yes, Keticon can be used on the scalp. Prescription ketoconazole shampoo is used to treat tinea capitis (scalp) but it has poor efficacy against them while over the counter ketoconazole shampoo is used to prevent and control scaling as well as the itching caused by dandruff. However, please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
Keticon should be applied topically (on the skin) once daily for 2 - 6 weeks or as advised by a doctor. It should be applied after cleaning the affected area, allow it to dry, and then gently rub the medicine on the affected area. Do not forget to wash your hands after applying this drug. Over-the-counter ketoconazole shampoo is usually used every 3 to 4 days for up to 8 weeks after that use it as per the need.
No, Keticon is not an antibacterial drug. It is an antifungal drug that 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 (a fungal infection between the toes known as athlete's foot).
No, Keticon 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 Keticon.
Yes, shampoo form of Keticon blocks the DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) in the scalp when used along with finasteride. Clinical studies have found this combination to be safe and effective in treating androgenetic alopecia in men.
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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
