K Genie 2% Shampoo
Product Info
Prescription required | No |
Marketer | Kusum Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Ketoconazole (2% w/w) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Azole derivatives {Imidazoles} |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | DERMA |
Action Class | Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor |
User Rating | 4.2 |
User Reviews | 446 |
FAQ
K Genie 2% Shampoo Reviews
K Genie 2% is for external use only. Use it in the exact dose and duration advised by your doctor. Read the instructions thoroughly before using the medicine. Do not use it more than the recommended dose. Continue using for as long as the doctor has prescribed. Avoid direct contact with your eyes. In the case of accidental contact, rinse it off thoroughly with cold water.
Common side effects of this medicine include burning, itching, irritation and redness at the application site. Occasionally it can cause thinning of your hair. These are not usually serious, but if they persist or get worse, let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways to reduce or treat them.
Before using K Genie 2%, inform your doctor if you have a known history of allergic reaction to ketoconazole or any of the ingredients in this product. Let your doctor also know if you have recently used another medicine that contains a steroid or had an allergic reaction to another antifungal medicine. To make sure it is safe, pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
How K Genie 2% Shampoo Works
How to Use K Genie 2% Shampoo
Benefits of K Genie 2% Shampoo
- In Treatment of Dandruff: K Genie 2% is used to treat dandruff, hydrate the scalp, soothe the scalp, and provide relief from scaliness, flakiness, and itchiness. Regular use of K Genie 2% can help manage these symptoms and promote a healthier scalp. It also infuses nutrients in skin cells to fight environmental toxins and maintains the strength of skin’s barrier function. 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 K Genie 2% Shampoo
- Treatment of Dandruff
K Genie 2% Shampoo Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- K Genie 2% is used for the treatment and prevention of fungal infections of the skin and scalp such as dandruff.
- Take care to avoid getting it in your eyes. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
- Your usual shampoo can be used as necessary between treatment with K Genie 2%.
- Leave the shampoo on for three to five minutes before rinsing.
References
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