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Maxxzoral is an antifungal drug and is used topically. The drug is indicated for use in cases of fungal infections of the skin caused by fungi sensitive to Ketoconazole.
1. What is Maxxzoral?
Ingredients per 10g of Maxxzoral cream contains Ketoconazole 200mg, formulated as a cream for topical application.
Ketoconazole is a synthetic dioxolane imidazole derivative with fungicidal or fungicidal activity against dermatophytes, mucosal fungi such as yeasts (Candida, pityrosporum, Torulopsis, Cryptococcus), angiosperms and eumycetes. Less sensitive are strains of Aspergillus, Sporothrix schenckii, some Dematiaceae... In addition, the drug also works on some gram-positive bacteria. The mechanism of action of Ketoconazole is to inhibit the biosynthesis of ergosterol in fungi and change the lipid composition of the cell membrane of the fungus. The result is altered membrane permeability, inhibition of membrane function, and inhibition of fungal growth. When used at low doses, the drug has a fungicidal effect, while at high doses, it kills fungi.
2. What are the effects of Maxxzoral?
Thanks to the fungicidal and fungicidal effects of the main ingredient in the drug Maxxzoral, the drug has therapeutic effects in the following cases:
Treatment of diseases caused by fungal infections on the skin such as: Fungal infections in the body, black tuberculosis , fungus in the groin , fungus in the hands , fungus on the feet . Treatment of skin candidiasis and vitiligo. Used in seborrheic dermatitis (pathology related to the fungus Malassezia furfur).
3. Dosage and how to use Maxxzoal
How to use:
Clean the skin infected with fungus and need treatment. Apply the medicine to the infected skin and the surrounding skin. Mild treatment usually lasts 2-4 weeks, severe cases can take up to 6 weeks. Therapy should continue for a sufficient period of time, for at least a few days after symptoms have disappeared. When using, it is necessary to perform hygienic and regular measures, to check for sources of contamination or reinfection. Dosage:
Fungal infections in the body, inguinal fungus, hand fungus, skin candidiasis and tinea versicolor: Apply this cream 1 to 2 times a day in the area of fungal infection and adjacent skin. Fungal foot infections: Apply cream once a day to the infected area and adjacent skin for 4-6 weeks, or can be applied twice a day for 1 week. Seborrheic Dermatitis: Apply to the affected area 1-2 times per day depending on the extent of the lesion. The usual duration of treatment is 2-4 weeks, maintenance treatment is 1-2 times per week.
4. Maxxzoal side effects
When using Maxxzoal is for external use, so it usually causes few systemic side effects, the side effects you may encounter when using the drug include:
Common: skin burning, burning, itching, redness at the site of use medicine. Uncommon: Contact dermatitis, rash, bullae, oily skin, exfoliation, bleeding and dryness at the application site, dermatitis, skin irritation, paresthesia. Rare: Urticaria. When experiencing side effects, you need to notify your doctor for advice and treatment.
5. Precautions when using Maxxzoral
Do not use the drug if there is a history of allergy to ketoconazole or to any of the excipients. Only use the drug on the skin, avoid using the medicine on the eyes, if it accidentally gets into the eyes, it should be washed and medical supervision. Do not swallow, if swallowed, it is necessary to conduct treatment and monitor symptoms.
If the symptoms do not improve or even get worse, it is necessary to notify the doctor for reasonable advice. Use in pregnancy and lactation: There are currently no data on the safe use of pregnant and lactating women. However, when evaluated in normal people, the use of the drug on the skin did not appear in the blood. Therefore, it can be used for pregnant and lactating women. But be careful when using it.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Do not use the medicine after the expiration date and need to close the lid tightly after use to avoid infection. Keep medicine out of reach of children.
Hopefully, with the above information about the drug, you know what Maxxzoal does and how to use it. This is a drug for external use and when used, if there is an abnormality, you should notify your doctor.
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