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Ketopan Soap is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Soap. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. Other than this, Ketopan Soap has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Ketopan Soap is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ketopan Soap as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ketopan Soap go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Ketopan Soap has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ketopan Soap related warnings talks about Ketopan Soap's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Ketopan Soap is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ketopan Soap contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Ketopan Soap have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ketopan Soap is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ketopan Soap 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 Ketopan Soap safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Ketopan. It is best to stop taking Ketopan immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Ketopan Soap safe during breastfeeding?
Ketopan does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Ketopan Soap on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Ketopan on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ketopan Soap on the Liver?
Ketopan may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Ketopan Soap on the Heart?
Side effects of Ketopan rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ketopan Soap unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ketopan Soap habit forming or addictive?
Ketopan Soap does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ketopan Soap you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Ketopan Soap is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ketopan Soap is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ketopan Soap
Taking Ketopan Soap with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ketopan Soap
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Ketopan Soap as it can have severe side effects.
Ketopan 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, Ketopan can cause itching and burning sensation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you experience excessive itching after applying this drug then inform your dermatologist immediately without further delay and follow his/her instruction.
Take Ketopan as directed by your dermatologist. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your dermatologist.
No, Ketopan does not make the skin thinner. No known case has been found regarding skin thinning with Ketopan.
Ketopan 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.
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