Product introduction
Azolbest-KT Shampoo is an anti-fungal medicine used for treatment of dandruff. It kills and inhibits the growth of microorganisms that cause dandruff. It also hydrates the scalp and provides relief from itchiness and flakiness associated with dandruff.
Azolbest-KT Shampoo 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 Azolbest-KT Shampoo, 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.
Uses of Azolbest-KT Shampoo
Benefits of Azolbest-KT Shampoo
Side effects of Azolbest-KT Shampoo
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Azolbest-KT
- Abnormal hair texture
- Application site tingling
How to use Azolbest-KT Shampoo
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.
How Azolbest-KT Shampoo works
Azolbest-KT Shampoo is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.
Safety advice
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Azolbest-KT Shampoo?
If you miss a dose of Azolbest-KT Shampoo, take 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Azolbest-KT Shampoo
₹260.0/Shampoo
₹74.06/shampoo
72% cheaper
Quick tips
- Azolbest-KT Shampoo is used for the treatment and prevention of fungal infections of the skin and scalp such as dandruff.
- Leave the shampoo on for three to five minutes before rinsing.
- 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 Azolbest-KT Shampoo.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Azole derivatives {Imidazoles}
Action Class
Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor
Interaction with drugs
Taking Azolbest-KT with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Darunavir may raise blood levels of Ketoconazole and its active form.
If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor, they may monitor your treatment and adjust the do... More
Ketoconazole may raise blood levels of Alfuzosin.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue, confusion, c... More
Ketoconazole may raise blood levels of Dapoxetine and its active form.
Do not consume Dapoxetine with Ketoconazole. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your tr... More
Ritonavir may raise blood levels of Ketoconazole.
If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor, they may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the obser... More
Ketoconazole may raise blood levels of Apixaban.
Do not consume Apixaban with Ketoconazole. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor and adjust the doses of Apixaba... More
Patient concerns
There are spots all over my back and shoulder I have a dandruff and acne problem too
Dr. Manzoor Ilahi
Dermatology
Use Salisia KT shampoo twice a weekFor acne u have to meet dermatologist
I have dandruff in my hair for almost the whole year. Have replaced many shampoo but no results. Pl guide.
Dr. Rahul Randad
Dermatology
use salisia kt shampoo twice a week. apply hair oil at night time
Dryness and dandruff is there on scalp
Dr. Souvik Sardar
Dermatology
use salisia kt shampoo - thrice weekly on alternate days during bath and kip it for 1-2 mins and wash off
Ghutne me kt kt ki voice niklna
Dr. Akshat Goel
Orthopaedics
Do Quadriceps strengthening exercises and Cycling exercises
I am suffering with heavy dandruff problem because of that hairfall also occurred. Dandruff is cleared by salisia kt shampoo but it dandruff comes again and again.
Dr. Souvik Sardar
Dermatology
u need to continue the shampoo atleast once weeklyfor hairloss a trichological check up is required to ascertain the cause hence please visit a dermatologist nearby for the check up
I have localised dandruff in my head. Its not on everywhere. But its too hard to remove. If some how i removed, there is a liquid like flow in a small quantity. Also there is itching also.
Dr. Souvik Sardar
Dermatology
For dandruff Use salisia kt shampoo- thrice weekly on alternate days kip it for 1-2 mins during bath over wet scalp and wash off .continue for 6wks
Acute dandruff problem. Please help me with proper medication.
Dr. Atula Gupta
Dermatology
Tab Nizral / Fungicide 200 mg twice daily for 5 days. Salisia KT shampoo alternate with Sebowash shampoo for wash. Candid B lotion for application alternately at night over scalp. If this dosent work Then it's not dandruff and something else. Check blood sugar fasting.
I have dry eyes( self diagnosed), doctor suggested mafloren kt and alerchek eye drops. I feel relived after using mafloren kt
Dr. Richa Jain
Ophthalmology
Use eyedrop refresh tears thrice daily.
User feedback
What are you using Azolbest-KT Shampoo for?*Fungal infections
How much was the improvement? What were the side-effects while using Azolbest-KT Shampoo?*No Side Effect
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
Schimmer BP, Funder JW. ACTH, Adrenal Steroids, and Pharmacology of the Adrenal Cortex. 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. p. 1233.
Bennett JE. Antifungal Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1576.
Chrousos GP. Adrenocorticosteroids & Adrenocortical Antagonists. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 693.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 758-59.
Ketoconazole [Drug Label]. Beerse, Belgium: Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V.; 2013. [Accessed 26 Jan. 2024] (online) Available from:
Ketoconazole 2% w/w Shampoo [EMC SmPC]. Tipperary, Ireland: Pinewood Healthcare; 2023. [Accessed 26 Jan. 2024] (online) Available from:
Ketoconazole 2% w/w Shampoo [Patient Information Leaflet]. Tipperary, Ireland: Pinewood Healthcare; 2015. [Accessed 26 Jan. 2024] (online) Available from:
Ketoconazole [Patient Information Leaflet]. Beerse, Belgium: Janssen Pharmaceutica NV; 2014. [Accessed 26 Jan. 2024] (online) Available from:
Draft Guidance on Ketoconazole. [Accessed 26 Jan. 2024] (online) Available from:
FDA Label. Draft Guidance on Ketoconazole. 2012. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2024] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Prosaic Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: shop no. bf-2, ex-servicemen complex, sector -01nerul(e, below rajiv gandhi bridge, navi mumbai, maharashtra 400706
Country of origin: India
The list of available options shown with the same composition has been prepared upon the advice of registered medical practitioners, pharmacists affiliated with TATA 1MG. TATA 1MG does not promote any pharmaceutical product of any particular company, and all recommendations are based on the medical opinion, advisories from specialist medical and pharmaceutical professionals.