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Ketonite is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Ketonite depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Ketonite 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 Ketonite safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Ketonite. It is best to stop taking Ketonite immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Ketonite safe during breastfeeding?
Ketonite is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ketonite on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Ketonite on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ketonite on the Liver?
Ketonite may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Ketonite on the Heart?
Ketonite has very mild side effects on the heart.
Ketonite 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 Ketonite unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ketonite habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Ketonite is addictive.
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 Ketonite can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ketonite only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ketonite for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ketonite
You can take Ketonite with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ketonite
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Ketonite as it can have severe side effects.
Ketonite 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.
No, Ketonite is not a steroid. It belongs to the class of drug known as imidazole antifungal agents which are used to treat fungal infections.
Ketonite 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.
No, ideally Ketonite can't be used for acne (pimples) because it is not a fungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options to treat acne.
No, Ketonite does not cause hair loss. There have been no known cases of this drug causing hair loss. However, do keep your doctor informed if you are experiencing hair loss with Ketonite.
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