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What is Ketoconazole + Beclomethasone Dipropionate used for?
This medicine treats fungal skin infections. This includes treatment for jock itch, ringworm, athlete’s foot, and candidiasis. The product is also useful in managing infections and other symptoms such as skin itching, redness, inflammation, and scaling.
How does Ketoconazole + Beclomethasone Dipropionate work?
The antifungal Ketoconazole medicine causes leakage of fungus cells and damages the cell membranes resulting in fungi death. The combination Beclomethasone dipropionate inhibits immune responses to reduce swelling, redness, inflammation, as a corticosteroid.
What are the Ketoconazole + Beclomethasone Dipropionate ingredients and available forms?
The antifungal ingredient is Ketoconazole and the corticosteroid component is Beclomethasone dipropionate. The medicine is available at ointment or topical cream, meant for external application on skin.
What are the Ketoconazole + Beclomethasone Dipropionate benefits?
The medicine with two components treats skin inflammation caused from fungal infections. It reduces symptoms such as swelling, itching, redness of skin, also helping with faster recovery and healing. It also benefits by restricting the spread of the infection, easing life and health conditions in case of chronic inflammatory skin problems caused by fungal issues.
What is the Ketoconazole + Beclomethasone Dipropionate dosage and administration?
The dosage involves application of the ointment or cream daily on the affected and surrounding skin areas as indicated by a doctor.
How long does Ketoconazole + Beclomethasone Dipropionate take to act?
You may see improvement within a few days of applying this medicine. For full recovery from inflammation and infection, it can take several weeks.
How long does the treatment with Ketoconazole + Beclomethasone Dipropionate last?
The duration of treatment is for 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the severity of the infection. But it is advisable to not stop the treatment in between.
What are the Ketoconazole + Beclomethasone Dipropionate side effects?
Common side effects include burning, stinging, itching, irritation, dryness, and skin thinning with long-term use. Rarely, allergic reactions like rash, swelling, or itching may occur. Do not overuse the cream or ointment, or it may lead to systemic steroid effects.
What are Ketoconazole + Beclomethasone Dipropionate's precautions and contraindications?
Do not apply this medicine on your face unless asked by a doctor. Do not cover the affected area when the medicine is applied with an airtight dressing. Do not directly apply the ointment or cream in the eyes, nose, or mouth. Excessive use may result in hormone imbalance, skin thinning, or allergic symptoms.