Ketoconazole is an antifungal used to treat candidiasis and dermatitis and is used by the doctor's indication.
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, in particular Nizoral, varies between 20 and 90 reais depending on the quantity of pills per package and the place where it is purchased.
How to use
Nizoral tablets should be taken with a meal. In the case of adults with vaginal candidiasis, 200 to 400 mg is recommended, in a single daily dose, for 5 days or in the case of versicolor ptyriasis, 200 mg is recommended. single daily dose, for 5 to 10 days. However, 200 to 400 mg in a single daily dose can also be indicated.
In the case of children, over 2 years old up to 20 kg, 50 mg is recommended in a single daily dose; between 21 to 40 kg of weight 100 mg, in a single daily dose and above 40 kg of weight 200 mg, in a single daily dose.
Side effects
Some side effects of Nizoral include nausea and vomiting.
Contraindications to Nizoral
Nizoral is contraindicated in pregnancy, breastfeeding, liver disease and drinking alcohol.
