Ketoscalp Soap 75gm for Skin Infections
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Leeford Healthcare Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Cetrimide (0.5% w/w) + Ketoconazole (2% w/w) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | DERMA |
| User Rating | 4.2 |
| User Reviews | 534 |
FAQ
How to use Ketoscalp Soap 75gm for Skin Infections?
Wash your hair or infected part of the skin with Ketoscalp Soap 75gm for Skin Infections. Keep it for 3 to 5 minutes and then rinse it thoroughly.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Ketoscalp Soap 75gm for Skin Infections?
Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Ketoscalp Soap 75gm for Skin Infections?
The use of Ketoscalp Soap 75gm for Skin Infections is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to any of its components or excipients. Consult your doctor if you are not sure about using Ketoscalp Soap 75gm for Skin Infections.
What if you forget to take Ketoscalp Soap?
If you miss a dose of Ketoscalp Soap 75gm for Skin Infections, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Ketoscalp Soap 75gm for Skin Infections Reviews
Ketoscalp Soap 75gm for Skin Infections is a prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that are used to treat dandruff. It kills the microorganisms causing dandruff and provides relief from itchy and flaky scalp.
Ketoscalp Soap 75gm for Skin Infections should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. It is for external use only.
Do not use this medicine more than the recommended dose. Inform your doctor if you have known allergies from this medicine. The common side effects of this medicine include burning, itching, irritation and redness at the application site.
If these side effects or any other symptoms which you think are because of this medicine persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are suffering from any other disease.
Ketoscalp Soap 75gm for Skin Infections should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. It is for external use only.
Do not use this medicine more than the recommended dose. Inform your doctor if you have known allergies from this medicine. The common side effects of this medicine include burning, itching, irritation and redness at the application site.
If these side effects or any other symptoms which you think are because of this medicine persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are suffering from any other disease.
How Ketoscalp Soap 75gm for Skin Infections Works
Ketoscalp Soap 75gm for Skin Infections is a combination of two medicines: Cetrimide and Ketoconazole, which treats dandruff. Cetrimide is an antiseptic which kills bacteria, fungi and viruses on the scalp, and treats flaky and itchy scalp. Ketoconazole is an antifungal. It works by stopping the growth of dandruff-causing fungi by preventing them from forming their own protective covering.
How to Use Ketoscalp Soap 75gm for Skin Infections
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.
Benefits of Ketoscalp Soap 75gm for Skin Infections
- In Dandruff: Ketoscalp Soap 75gm for Skin Infections is used to control dandruff and gives relief from scaly, flaky and itchy scalp. It kills and stops the growth of fungus that causes dandruff. Apply it on the scalp and leave it on for a few minutes before rinsing it off. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Uses of Ketoscalp Soap 75gm for Skin Infections
- Dandruff
Ketoscalp Soap 75gm for Skin Infections Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ketoscalp Soap 75gm for Skin Infections may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ketoscalp Soap 75gm for Skin Infections during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Try not to get the medicine into your eyes or mouth but if this happens, rinse it out with water as soon as possible.
- To help prevent dandruff from returning, you can continue to use Ketoscalp Soap 75gm for Skin Infections once every 1-2 weeks or as prescribed by the doctor.
- Ketoscalp Soap 75gm for Skin Infections is used for the treatment of dandruff and thus relieves flakiness and itching.
- Use twice weekly for 2-4 weeks. Clean and dry your scalp before applying it.
References
- Fox LP, Merk HF, Bickers DR. Dermatological Pharmacology. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1679-1706.
- Robertson DB, Maibach HI. Dermatologic Pharmacology. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1047-1065.
- Ketoconazole. High Wycombe, Bucks: Janssen-Cilag Ltd.; 1998 [revised 8 Feb. 2019].
- Cetrimide. Nottingham, UK: BCM Ltd.; 2014.