Mahaketo 5 Cream
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Mankind Pharma Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Ketoconazole (2% w/w) + Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) (1% w/w) + Tolnaftate (1% w/w) + Neomycin (0.1% w/w) + Clobetasol (0.05% w/w) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Preservative | Chlorocresol |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | DERMA |
| User Rating | 4.2 |
| User Reviews | 427 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Mahaketo Cream?
If you miss a dose of Mahaketo 5, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Mahaketo 5 Cream Reviews
Mahaketo 5 is a combination medicine used to treat different kinds of skin infections. It works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria on your skin. This minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and itching.
Mahaketo 5 is strictly for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Apply it only on the affected areas of the skin. In case of accidental exposure to the eyes or mouth, wash it off with plenty of water. Do not stop using even if your infection gets better until the doctor says so. The course of treatment should be completed for better efficacy.
Mahaketo 5 may cause a few side effects such as itchiness, redness, and burning sensation at the application site. If these side effects do not improve with time or worsen, inform your doctor. In case of any allergic reactions, it is advised to call for immediate medical help. To make sure the medicine is safe for you, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let your doctor also know if you are applying any other topical medications or on any medicine for any medical conditions.
Mahaketo 5 is strictly for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Apply it only on the affected areas of the skin. In case of accidental exposure to the eyes or mouth, wash it off with plenty of water. Do not stop using even if your infection gets better until the doctor says so. The course of treatment should be completed for better efficacy.
Mahaketo 5 may cause a few side effects such as itchiness, redness, and burning sensation at the application site. If these side effects do not improve with time or worsen, inform your doctor. In case of any allergic reactions, it is advised to call for immediate medical help. To make sure the medicine is safe for you, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let your doctor also know if you are applying any other topical medications or on any medicine for any medical conditions.
How Mahaketo 5 Cream Works
Mahaketo 5 is a combination of five medicines : Ketoconazole, Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin), Tolnaftate, Neomycin, and Clobetasol. Ketoconazole and tolnaftate is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection. Clioquinol belongs to a category of drugs called hydroxyquinoline antifungal agents. It acts by interacting with DNA synthesis thus killing the fungi that are responsible for causing the infection. Neomycin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Clobetasol is a steroid. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that make the skin red, swollen and itchy.
How to Use Mahaketo 5 Cream
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.
Benefits of Mahaketo 5 Cream
- In Treatment of Skin infections: Mahaketo 5 is used to treat skin infections caused by microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. It works by killing and stopping the growth of infection causing microorganisms, thereby clearing the infection and relieving the symptoms. It also blocks the release of chemicals that cause symptoms such as itching, redness and swelling. Therefore this medicine relieves the inflammation due to these infections.You should use this medicine for as long as it is prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear, otherwise they may come back. Depending on the type of infection you are treating, this may be several weeks. Even after your infection is completely cured, you may have to apply it occasionally to prevent the symptoms from returning.
Uses of Mahaketo 5 Cream
- Treatment of Skin infections
Mahaketo 5 Cream Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Mahaketo 5 during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Mahaketo 5 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- You have been prescribed Mahaketo 5 to get relief from itching, swelling, and other discomforts due to skin infections.
- Do not share your towel or clothes with anyone and wear clean clothes every day to prevent infection.
- It may take several weeks to show its action. Keep using it as suggested by your doctor.
- It may cause minor burning, stinging, or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
- Apply it as a thin layer onto a clean, dry, unbroken infected area of skin.