Coaltoz-KZ Shampoo
Product Info
Prescription required | No |
Marketer | Cytoz Pharmaceuticals |
Active Ingredient | Ketoconazole (2% w/v) + Salicylic Acid (2% w/v) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | DERMA |
User Rating | 4.3 |
User Reviews | 614 |
FAQ
Coaltoz-KZ Shampoo Reviews
Coaltoz-KZ is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need it will not clear your condition faster and may only increase the side effects. Make sure not to leave it on scalp for more than of 5 minutes. If it gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth rinse with water.
This medicine is usually safe, however, it may cause burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the application site. These side effects are usually mild and self-limiting. Serious side effects are rare.
It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way this medicine works, but talk to your doctor before using it if you have recently used another medicine for the dandruff. The medicine is not recommended for pregnant women. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
How Coaltoz-KZ Shampoo Works
How to Use Coaltoz-KZ Shampoo
Benefits of Coaltoz-KZ Shampoo
- In Treatment of Dandruff: Coaltoz-KZ is used to control dandruff and gives relief from scaly, flaky, and itchy scalp. It is an antifungal and works by killing and stopping the growth of fungus that causes dandruff. Massage it on your 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 Coaltoz-KZ Shampoo
- Treatment of Dandruff
Coaltoz-KZ Shampoo Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Your usual shampoo can be used as necessary between treatment with this medicine.
- Coaltoz-KZ is used for the treatment and prevention of dandruff.
- Stop using Coaltoz-KZ and inform your doctor if you notice any irritation or any other skin infection.
- Leave the shampoo on for three to five minutes before rinsing.
- Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
References
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- Burke A, Smyth E, FitzGerald GA. Analgesic-Antipyretic Agents; Pharmacotherapy of Gout. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 11th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 671-715.
- Robertson DB, Maibach HI. Dermatologic Pharmacology. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ (Editors). Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 1047-1065.
- Chambers HF. Aminoglycosides. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 11th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1155-1171.