KZ Cream

KZ Cream is a ketoconazole antifungal cream made by Hegde and Hegde Pharmaceutical LLP. Each tube contains ketoconazole as labelled, and the cream is used on the skin to treat fungal infections. It works for conditions such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, jock itch, and certain yeast-related skin rashes. KZ Cream is for external use only and should be used exactly as directed by a healthcare professional.

How it works: Ketoconazole stops fungi from making an essential substance they need to grow and survive, so the infection gradually clears. As a cream, KZ Cream acts directly on the skin surface and affected patches, helping reduce the fungus where it is present.

Because KZ Cream is a topical cream, it is chosen when the infection is on the skin and needs local treatment rather than a medicine taken by mouth. There are no other strengths or forms listed here, so this product is used in the standard way your doctor recommends for the affected area. The cream base is designed to spread over the skin and deliver ketoconazole right where the fungus is growing.

• Ringworm (tinea corporis)
• Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)
• Jock itch (tinea cruris)
• Cutaneous candidiasis
• Seborrheic dermatitis

• Wash and dry the affected skin before applying KZ Cream.
• Apply a thin layer only to the infected area and a small border around it.
• Rub the cream in gently until it is absorbed.
• Use it at the times and for the full number of days your doctor prescribes, even if the rash looks better.
• Wash your hands after applying, unless your hands are the area being treated.
• Do not use KZ Cream on the eyes, inside the mouth, or on broken skin unless your doctor specifically tells you to.

KZ Cream provides ketoconazole as labelled in each tube, and the exact amount to apply depends on the size and location of the rash. It is usually applied once or twice daily, but your doctor decides the schedule and duration based on the infection being treated. Do not apply more often or in a larger amount than prescribed, because more cream does not work faster and may irritate the skin.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ketoconazole may include:

• Mild burning or stinging where applied
• Itching at the application site
• Redness or irritation of the skin
• Dry skin or peeling
• Temporary rash or discomfort at the treated area

• For external use only; do not swallow KZ Cream.
• Avoid contact with the eyes, lips, and inside of the nose or mouth.
• Tell your doctor if you have very sensitive skin, eczema, or broken skin in the area.
• Stop using and seek advice if irritation becomes severe or the rash worsens.
• Use only on the area prescribed; do not cover with airtight dressings unless told to do so.
• Wash hands after application to avoid spreading the cream to other areas.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician before using it over large areas.

• Other topical antifungal or steroid creams on the same area may increase irritation unless prescribed together.
• Irritating skin products such as harsh soaps, alcohol-based products, or exfoliants can worsen dryness or burning.
• Occlusive bandages or tight coverings can increase skin irritation and absorption.
• Using multiple medicated creams on the same spot without guidance can reduce tolerability and confuse treatment response.

Store KZ Cream at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep the tube away from excess heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.