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Phytoral Bar is a prescription medicine that is available as a Soap. Fungal Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Phytoral Bar also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Phytoral Bar 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Phytoral Bar as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Phytoral Bar go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Phytoral Bar's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Safe while nursing. In addition, Phytoral Bar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Phytoral Bar related warnings section.
Phytoral Bar is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Phytoral Bar contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Phytoral Bar may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Phytoral Bar is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Phytoral Bar 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 Phytoral Bar safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Phytoral. It is best to stop taking Phytoral immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Phytoral Bar safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Phytoral.
What is the effect of Phytoral Bar on the Kidneys?
Using Phytoral does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Phytoral Bar on the Liver?
Phytoral can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
What is the effect of Phytoral Bar on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Phytoral on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Phytoral Bar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Phytoral Bar habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Phytoral Bar.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Phytoral Bar can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Phytoral Bar is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Phytoral Bar in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Phytoral Bar
Taking Phytoral Bar with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Phytoral Bar
Taking alcohol with Phytoral Bar can be dangerous.
Yes, you can use Phytoral on the face for fungal infection on affected area only. But please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
No, Phytoral 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).
Yes, Phytoral is effectively used in the ringworm. Please consult a dermatologist before using this medicine.
No, Phytoral does not make the skin thinner. No known case has been found regarding skin thinning with Phytoral.
Phytoral 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.
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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
