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About Novale Bar, 50 gm

Novale Bar, 50 gm belongs to a class of drugs called 'antifungal' primarily used to treat fungal infections of the skin like ringworm, jock itch, athlete’s foot, seborrheic dermatitis (dry, flaky skin on the face, scalp, chest, upper back or ears) and pityriasis (a type of skin rash that causes scaly, discoloured patches on chest, back, legs and arms). Fungal infection is a skin disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and causes infection. Fungal infections may be contagious (spread from one person to another).

Novale Bar, 50 gm contains Ketoconazole which works by damaging the fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Thus, it kills fungi and yeast. 

Novale Bar, 50 gm is for external use only. Your doctor will advise you on how often you need to use Novale Bar, 50 gm based on your medical condition. Common side effects include dry skin, itching, redness or burning sensation at the application site. Most of these side effects of Novale Bar, 50 gm do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to ketoconazole, inform your doctor. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Novale Bar, 50 gm. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames as Novale Bar, 50 gm may catch fire and burn easily. If you are using any steroidal cream, lotion or ointment, inform your doctor before using Novale Bar, 50 gm to adjust the dose.

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Key Benefits

Novale Bar, 50 gm is an antifungal that is primarily used to treat fungal infections of the skin such as ringworm, jock itch and athlete’s foot, seborrheic dermatitis (dry, flaky skin on face, scalp, chest, upper back, or ears), and pityriasis (a type of skin rash that causes scaly, discoloured patches on chest, back, legs and arms). The fungal cell membranes are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Novale Bar, 50 gm destroys the fungal cell membranes and kills fungi. Thereby, clears fungal infections and provides relief from cracking, burning, scaling, and itching of the skin caused due to infections.

Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 12:51 PM IST
Prescription drug

Whats That

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Composition :

KETOCONAZOLE-2%W/W

Consume Type :

TOPICAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

May-2024

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

10/D/1, Ho-Chi-Minh Sarani, Kolkata 700071, India.
Other Info - NOV0463

FAQs

Novale Bar, 50 gm works by damaging the fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Thus, it kills fungi and treats the infection. 
Yes, fungal infection is a contagious skin condition that spreads from one person to another through direct skin-to-skin contact or by contact with contaminated soil or surfaces and infected animals. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid close direct contact until the infection is clear and avoid sharing things with the infected person as it can also spread the infection.
Yes, Novale Bar, 50 gm may cause skin reactions such as contact dermatitis (red, itchy skin rash caused by direct contact with a certain substance) as it may contain stearyl alcohol and cetyl alcohol responsible for causing such skin reactions. However, if the irritation worsens or persists, please consult a doctor.
You are recommended to apply makeup or sunscreen to the treated area of the skin after a minimum of 20 minutes of using Novale Bar, 50 gm.
You are recommended to use Novale Bar, 50 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the condition worsens or persists after 2 to 4 weeks of treatment with Novale Bar, 50 gm, please consult a doctor.
You are not recommended to stop using Novale Bar, 50 gm without consulting your doctor as it may cause recurring infections. Therefore, use Novale Bar, 50 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while using Novale Bar, 50 gm, please consult your doctor.

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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of Novale Bar, 50 gm with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Novale Bar, 50 gm.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Novale Bar, 50 gm is a Category C pregnancy drug and is given to a pregnant woman only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Novale Bar, 50 gm is recommended for breastfeeding mothers only if needed. However, if Novale Bar, 50 gm is applied on the breast, care should be taken to avoid accidental ingestion by the baby.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Novale Bar, 50 gm usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Novale Bar, 50 gm in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Novale Bar, 50 gm in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

Caution

Novale Bar, 50 gm should be used in children only if advised by the doctor. Cream/gel is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.