Maconazole KT
Maconazole KT Products are primarily used for
Fungal infections
About Maconazole KT Products
Maconazole KT Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Maconazole KT are Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Increased liver enzymes, Application site redness, Itching, Diarrhea, Abnormal liver function tests, Adrenal insufficiency, Application site burning.
How Maconazole KT Products work
Ketoconazole is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.
Patient Concerns about Maconazole KT Products
Frequently asked questions about Maconazole KT Products
Frequently asked questions about Ketoconazole
Q. What is Maconazole KT 2% Cream used for?
Maconazole KT 2% Cream is used to treat skin infections which may appear on the feet (Athlete’s foot), in the groin area (jock itch), or between skin folds (sweat rash infected with a yeast infection “thrush”). It is also used for candida infections of skin and nails. It rapidly relieves the itching caused due to these fungal infections.
Q. Is Maconazole KT 2% Cream a steroid cream?
No, Maconazole KT 2% Cream is not a steroid cream. It is an anti-fungal medicine which belongs to the imidazole class of medicines. It works by killing the fungi or by preventing the growth of fungi that cause infection.
Q. What are the side effects of Maconazole KT 2% Cream?
The common side effects are application site burning, redness, and itching. The application site may also develop some uncommon side effects such as discomfort, dryness, bleeding, severe allergic reactions, urticaria or hives, rash, skin exfoliation, sticky skin, prickling sensation, or inflammation.
Q. Can I use a steroid cream along with Maconazole KT 2% Cream?
It is recommended that you use a mild steroid ointment like hydrocortisone cream/ointment in the morning and use Maconazole KT 2% Cream in the evening. You can then stop using the steroid cream gradually over 2-3 weeks. But, if you have used a potent corticosteroid for seborrheic dermatitis, maintain at least a gap of 2 weeks before you apply Maconazole KT 2% Cream to prevent skin sensitization.
Q. How should Maconazole KT 2% Cream be applied?
Wash the affected area thoroughly with water and then dry it. Wash your hands carefully (until and unless your hands are also affected) after applying Maconazole KT 2% Cream. This will prevent the infection from spreading to other parts of the body or other people.
Q. For how long do I need to use Maconazole KT 2% Cream?
You should use Maconazole KT 2% Cream for as long as advised by your doctor. Generally, it is to be used for 2-4 weeks for jock itch and sweat rash and 2-6 weeks for Athlete’s foot. Do not stop using it even if your symptoms have disappeared because the infection may reappear if not properly treated.
Q. What should I do if I forget to use Maconazole KT 2% Cream?
If you forget to use Maconazole KT 2% Cream, do not worry and continue using Maconazole KT 2% Cream as soon as you remember. However, if you are not sure and have any other doubts, please consult your doctor.