Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo 100Ml
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About Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo
Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo belongs to a class of drugs called 'antifungal', primarily used to treat fungal infections of the skin like ringworm, jock itch, athlete’s foot, dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo contains ketoconazole, which works by damaging the fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival. Thus, it kills fungi and treats fungal infections of the skin.
Common side effects include irritation, redness or a burning sensation at the application site. Most of these side effects of Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo 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 Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo. Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo is for external use only.
Uses of Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo
Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo is used to treat fungal skin infections. The detailed uses of Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo are as follows:
- Treatment of fungal infections: Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo treats various fungal skin infections, including ringworm, athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), and body ringworm (tinea corporis).
- Clears dandruff: Manages dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis when used on the scalp or affected areas.
- Relieves symptoms of fungal infections: Relieves symptoms like itching, redness, flaking, and irritation associated with fungal infections.
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Directions for Use
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Wet the body with water and rub soap gently to produce a rich lather. Leave it for a few minutes and then wash thoroughly with water.
- Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo is for external use only.
Key Benefits
- Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo is an antifungal medicine primarily used to treat a variety of fungal skin infections, including ringworm, jock itch, athlete’s foot, and pityriasis (a skin condition causing scaly, discoloured patches on the body).
- It is also effective in managing dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
- Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo works by disrupting the fungal cell membrane, an essential structure that protects the fungal cells. By damaging this membrane, Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo kills the fungus, thereby helping to eliminate the infection.
- Regular use of Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo provides relief from symptoms such as itching of the skin, scaling, flaking, redness and inflammation caused by fungal infections.
- Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo helps restore healthy skin and prevents the recurrence of fungal conditions with consistent use.
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Drug Warnings
- Inform your doctor if you are allergic to ketoconazole or any of the components present in Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo.
- Avoid contact of Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo with nose, mouth, or eyes as it may cause irritation. In case Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly.
- If you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid wearing shoes that cause your feet to sweat and feel hot.
- In wet areas such as changing rooms and gym showers, avoid walking barefoot to prevent fungal infections.
- Do not scratch the affected area of the skin, as this can spread the infection to other parts of the body.
- Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes, or socks with others.
- Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.
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Alcohol
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The interaction of Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo.
Pregnancy
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Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo is a Category C pregnancy drug and is given to a pregnant woman only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
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Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
Not applicable
Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
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If you have any concerns regarding the use of Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.
Kidney
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If you have any concerns regarding the use of Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.
Children
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Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo should be used in children only if advised by the doctor.
Heart
Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo is usually safe for heart patients, but it should be used only under medical supervision.
Geriatrics
Safe if prescribed
Elketo 2% Antidandruff Shampoo is safe to use in elderly patients, if used as prescribed the doctor.
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