Kenozole-BG Cream

Kenozole-BG Cream is a combination medicine used in the treatment of skin infections. It works by killing the microorganisms that cause infection. It also blocks the release of certain chemical messengers that cause redness, swelling, and itching.

Kenozole-BG Cream is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. Wash your hands before and after application of the medicine. If it gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina rinse with water. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed to ensure better efficacy of the medicine. If your condition does not improve or gets worse, you should talk to your doctor.

This medicine is usually safe, however, it may cause burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the application site. These side effects are usually mild and self-limiting. Serious side effects are rare.

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. The medicine is not recommended for pregnant women. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

• Treatment of Skin infections

Treatment of Skin infections
Kenozole-BG Cream is used to treat various fungal infections like athlete’s foot (infection between toes), Jock itch (infection of the groin area), ringworm, seborrhea (dry, flaking skin), etc. It is also used to treat various bacterial skin infections like boils, impetigo (red sores on the face), infection in the hair follicle, etc. It gives relief from pain, redness, itching, discomfort due to infection and speeds up the healing process. You may notice your skin starting to get better within 4-5 days. Keep using Kenozole-BG Cream for as long as it is prescribed.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Kenozole-BG

• Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Kenozole-BG Cream is a combination of three medicines: Ketoconazole, Beclometasone and Gentamicin. Ketoconazole is an antifungal which stops the growth of fungi while Gentamicin antibiotic which stops bacterial growth on skin. Together, they treat your skin infection effectively. Beclometasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy.

• Kenozole-BG Cream must be applied as a thin layer on the affected area as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
• Before each application, wash the affected area with soap and water and dry well.
• Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
• Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
• Inform your doctor if the treated skin area does not improve after 2-4 weeks of treatment.

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