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Kevon Cream is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Kevon Cream depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Kevon 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 Kevon Cream safe for pregnant women?
Kevon Cream may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Kevon Cream again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Kevon Cream safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Kevon Cream.
What is the effect of Kevon Cream on the Kidneys?
Using Kevon Cream does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Kevon Cream on the Liver?
Kevon Cream may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Kevon Cream on the Heart?
Kevon Cream has very mild side effects on the heart.
Kevon Cream 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 Kevon Cream unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Kevon Cream habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Kevon Cream has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Kevon Cream you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Kevon Cream only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Kevon Cream is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Kevon Cream
It is safe to take Kevon Cream with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kevon Cream
Consumption of alcohol and Kevon Cream together may have severe effects on your health.
Kevon Cream 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.
Kevon Cream 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, Kevon Cream 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).
Kevon Cream 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.
No, ideally Kevon Cream is not used in eczema because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
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)
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