kz cream - Ketoconazole (2% w/w) medicine

kz cream

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🏭 Hegde and Hegde Pharmaceutical LLP πŸ“¦ Varies by brand πŸ’Š Allopathy πŸ“… Updated: Sep 26, 2026
⚠️ Hepatotoxicity Risk 🀰 Pregnancy Category C πŸ“‹ Prescription Required πŸ’Š Generic Available
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Clinical Reference Standards: CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation), Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) & WHO | Last Updated: September 2026

What is kz cream used for?

This medicine contains Ketoconazole (2% w/w) and is used to treat DERMA. Always consult your doctor before use.

  • Generic Name: Ketoconazole (2% w/w)
  • Manufacturer: Hegde and Hegde Pharmaceutical LLP
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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πŸ’Š kz cream Uses & Benefits

  • KZ Cream belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals.
  • It is used to treat fungal infections of the skin.
  • It works by killing the fungus that causes infections such as athlete’s foot, thrush and ringworm.KZ Cream should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor.
  • This medicine should be used regularly to get the maximum benefit from it.
  • Do not use more than you need, it will not clear your condition faster and may only increase the side effects.
  • Skin infections will usually get better after 2 to 4 weeks.
  • Do not use the medicine for longer than your doctor has told you to and let him or her know if your condition does not improve after 2 to 4 weeks of treatment.
  • If you have Athlete’s foot, wash your socks or tights thoroughly and change your shoes daily if possible.The most common side effects of using this medicine include application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching, and redness), dryness, peeling, or blistering of the skin.
  • Occasionally it can cause thinning of your hair.
  • These are not usually serious, but you should call your doctor if you think you might have a severe allergic reaction.
  • Signs of this include rash, inflammation" class="semantic-link" title="Medicines for swelling">swelling of the lips, throat or face, swallowing, or breathing problems.
  • Get emergency help if this happens.
  • Avoid direct contact with your eyes.
  • In the case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water, and seek immediate medical attention.It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way this medicine works, but talk to your doctor before using it if you have recently used another medicine that contains a steroid or had an allergic reaction to another antifungal medicine.
  • For pregnant or breastfeeding women, this cream should only be used if it is clearly needed.

πŸ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Ketoconazole (2% w/w)
Brand Namekz cream
ManufacturerHegde and Hegde Pharmaceutical LLP
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassDERMA
Action ClassFungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageRoom temperature (15-30Β°C), away from moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

πŸ’‘ How to Take kz cream

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

⚠️ Side Effects of kz cream

  • Skin peeling
  • Application site reactions (burning
  • irritation
  • itching and redness)
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Application site redness
  • Itching
  • Diarrhea
  • Abnormal liver function tests
  • Adrenal insufficiency
  • Application site burning

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

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