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Ketonum is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Ketonum depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Ketonum 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 Ketonum safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Ketonum during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Ketonum safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Ketonum in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Ketonum is unavailable.
What is the effect of Ketonum on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Ketonum on kidney, information on safety of Ketonum for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Ketonum on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Ketonum on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Ketonum on the Heart?
Side effects of Ketonum on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Ketonum 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 Ketonum unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ketonum habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Ketonum is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Ketonum does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Ketonum should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Ketonum is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ketonum
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Ketonum with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ketonum
Information about the interaction of Ketonum and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Ketonum 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.
Ketonum 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.
Take Ketonum as directed by your dermatologist. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your dermatologist.
Yes, you can use Ketonum on the face for fungal infection on affected area only. But please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
No, Ketonum is not a steroid. It belongs to the class of drug known as imidazole antifungal agents which are used to treat fungal infections.
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
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