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Composition :

KETOCONAZOLE-60ML

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Mark Cosmed India Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Topical

Expires on or after :

Dec-26

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml

Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml is 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.

Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml contains Ketoconazole, which works by damaging the fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival. Thus, it kills fungi and yeast.

Common side effects include dry skin, itching, redness or a burning sensation at the application site. Most of these side effects of Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml 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 Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames as Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml may catch fire and burn easily. If you are using any steroidal cream, lotion or ointment, inform your doctor before using Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml to adjust the dose.

Key Ingredients

Ketoconazole (2% W/V).

Uses of Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml

Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml is used to treat fungal skin infections. The detailed uses of Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml are as follows:

  • Treatment of Fungal Infections: Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml treats various fungal skin infections, including ringworm, athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), and body ringworm (tinea corporis).
  • Relief from Inflammation: Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml reduces inflammation, itching, redness, and swelling, providing comfort for skin disorders and making treatment more bearable.
  • Management of Skin Conditions: Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml is used to treat skin conditions like eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis when caused by fungus.
  • Post-Antibiotic Skin Care: After taking antibiotics, patients may be prone to fungal overgrowth. Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml helps prevent or treat fungal skin infections that can occur when antibiotics disrupt the skin's natural balance.

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Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Take a small amount of cream/gel/lotion on the finger and gently rub on the clean and dry affected area and surrounding skin.
  • Wash your hands after applying it, unless your hands are the affected area.
  • It is only for external use. Avoid contact of Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml with the nose, mouth, or eyes. In case it comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly.

Key Benefits

  • Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml is an antifungal that is primarily used to treat fungal infections of the skin.
  • 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.
  • Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml 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.

How Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml Works

Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml

Do not apply Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml in large amounts or use it for a long time than recommended, as it does not give quick or better results but increases the risk of side effects.

Drug Warnings

  • Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml of any of the components present in it.
  • Avoid contact of Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml with nose, mouth, or eyes as it may cause irritation. If Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml comes into contact with these areas accidentally, rinse thoroughly with water.
  • If you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml.
  • Avoid smoking or going near naked flames as Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml may catch fire and burn quickly.
  • If you have asthma or sulfite allergy, inform your doctor.
  • Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml could make your skin sensitive to the sunlight and cause sunburn more quickly, so try to avoid direct exposure to the sunlight. Apply sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) whenever you go outdoors.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.
  • In wet places such as changing rooms and gym showers, don’t walk barefoot to prevent fungal infections.
  • Do not scratch the affected area of the skin as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
  • Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes, or socks with others.
  • Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTIFUNGALS]
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

Interaction of Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml 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

Consult your doctor

Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml is recommended for breastfeeding mothers only if needed. However, if Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml is applied on the breast, care should be taken to avoid accidental ingestion by the baby.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age as the safety and efficacy are not established.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before using Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml if you have pre-existing heart problems. Your doctor will prescribe Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor before giving Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml to geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe Ketopz Shampoo, 60 ml if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

201-C, Runwal Omkar Esquare, Opp. Sion Chunabhatti Signal, Off. Eastern Express Highway, Sion (E), Mumbai-400 022
Other Info - KET0326

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