Kz 2% Lotion

This medication helps in the treatment of fungal and yeast infections of the body. It belongs to the drug group known as azole antifungals. The lotion prevents the growth of various types of fungi by disrupting the production of the membranes that surround the fungal cells. The dosage is decided by your doctor depending on your age, weight, your medical history and current condition.

There are certain aspects that need to be considered before using this drug:

• Ensure never to take the drug if you have had an allergic reaction to it.
• Your doctor must be informed if you are pregnant.
• Your doctor must be informed if you are breastfeeding a baby.

• Jock Itch

• Athlete's Foot

• Skin Fungal Infections

• Yeast Infections

• Allergy

• QT Interval prolonging drugs

• Pale Skin

• Yellow Colored Eyes Or Skin

• Skin Rash

• Hair Loss Or Thinning Of The Hair

• Itching

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 8 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine is observed in 1 to 2 hours.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use during breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Kz 2% Lotion , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Phytoral 2% Lotion

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Seboket 2% Lotion

  Novartis India Ltd

• Danfree 2% Lotion

  Cipla Ltd

• Hyphoral 2% Lotion

  Ipca Laboratories Pvt Ltd.

• Missed Dose instructions

  The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Inform your doctor immediately if you are experiencing symptoms of overdose.

The drug is an antifungal. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol which is an important component of the fungi cell membrane by inhibiting cytochrome P-450 dependent enzyme lanosterol 14α-demethylase responsible for the conversion of lanosterol to ergosterol, thus helps in inhibiting the growth of the organism.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Ethanol

  Consumption of alcohol is not recommended if you are using this medicine.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  Patients suffering from kidney and liver disease should use some other safer alternative.

• Ques : What is Kz 2% Lotion?

  Ans : Kz 2% Lotion is a medication which has Ketoconazole as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by interfering and weakening with the formation of the fungal cell membrane.

• Ques : What are the uses of Kz 2% Lotion?

  Ans : Kz 2% Lotion is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as fungal and yeast infections of skin.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Kz 2% Lotion?

  Ans : Headache, Increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight, Pale skin, Yellow colored eyes or skin, Skin rash, etc are possible side effects.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Kz 2% Lotion?

  Ans : Kz Lotion should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.