Ketoconazole is an antifungal used to treat candidiasis and dermatitis and is used by a doctor.
This medicine can be used in tablets by adults and children and is sold in pharmacies.
Indications
Nizoral is indicated for vaginal or oral candidiasis in severe cases of tinea, athlete's foot and seborrheic dermatitis.
Price
The price of Ketoconazole, specifically Nizoral, ranges from 20 to 90 reais depending on the amount of tablets per package and the place of purchase.
Mode of Use
Nizoral tablets should be taken during the meal. For adults with vaginal candidiasis, 200 to 400 mg once daily for 5 days or in the case of polycythemia versicolor is recommended. single daily dose for 5 to 10 days. However, 200 to 400 mg may also be indicated in a single daily dose.
In the case of children over 2 years old up to 20 kg, 50 mg is recommended in a single daily dose; between 21 and 40 kg of weight 100 mg in a single daily dose and above 40 kg in weight 200 mg in a single daily dose.
Side effects
Some side effects of Nizoral include nausea and vomiting.
Contraindications of Nizoral
Nizoral is contraindicated in pregnancy, breastfeeding, liver disease and ingestion of alcoholic beverage.
