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Kenz Cream is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Cream. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. Kenz Cream also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Kenz Cream depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Kenz Cream have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Kenz Cream go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Kenz Cream's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Kenz Cream related warnings talks about Kenz Cream's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Kenz Cream is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Kenz Cream have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Kenz Cream have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Kenz Cream is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Kenz 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 Kenz Cream safe for pregnant women?
Kenz may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Kenz, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Kenz Cream safe during breastfeeding?
Kenz is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Kenz Cream on the Kidneys?
Kenz is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Kenz Cream on the Liver?
Kenz may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Kenz Cream on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Kenz on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Kenz Cream unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Kenz Cream habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Kenz Cream has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Kenz Cream, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Kenz Cream can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Kenz Cream should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Kenz Cream is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Kenz Cream
It is safe to take Kenz Cream with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kenz Cream
Taking Kenz Cream with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Kenz does not make the skin thinner. No known case has been found regarding skin thinning with Kenz.
No, Kenz is not a steroid. It belongs to the class of drug known as imidazole antifungal agents which are used to treat fungal infections.
Discontinuation of Kenz on your own can cause unwanted side effects such as itching, irritation, and redness. You are recommended to always consult a dermatologist before discontinuing this medicine.
Kenz 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, Kenz does not cause stomach upset when applied topically. However, Kenz can cause stomach upset if taken orally.
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