KONAZ 200MG TABLET

• Used to treat fungal infections of the skin, fungal infection of the foot and hand
• It is also used for the prevention and treatment of fungal infection of the scalp including dandruff and yeast infections of the skin

Ketoconazole acts mainly by preventing the growth of fungi. It prevents yeasts and fungi from reproducing and from making their protective outer cell wall

• Adult- The oral dose range is 200-400 mg daily
• Topical formulations are administered over affected areas once or twice daily

• Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, fever, chills
• Sensitivity to light, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
• Breast enlargement in male, impotence
• Decrease in platelet counts and white blood cells
• Anemia, projection of skull bone,hair loss

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver disease, alcoholism, blood problems (eg, prophyria), any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication
• It may affect blood sugar level; monitor sugar level regularly