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Ketocip Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Fungal Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Ketocip Tablet have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Ketocip Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Ketocip Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ketocip Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ketocip Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Ketocip Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ketocip Tablet related warnings section.
Ketocip Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Ketocip Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Ketocip Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ketocip Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ketocip Tablet 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Ketocip Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Ketocip can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Ketocip, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Ketocip Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Ketocip does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Ketocip Tablet on the Kidneys?
Ketocip is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Ketocip Tablet on the Liver?
Effects of Ketocip on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ketocip Tablet on the Heart?
Ketocip may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ketocip Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ketocip Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Ketocip Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ketocip Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Ketocip Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ketocip Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ketocip Tablet
Taking Ketocip Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ketocip Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Ketocip Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
No, Ketocip 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).
Ketocip is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a dermatologist. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a dermatologist recommendation.
Yes, Ketocip 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.
Ketocip 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.
Yes, you can use Ketocip on the face for fungal infection on affected area only. But 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)
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