C-Ketocare Lotion is a combination of two medicines that effectively treat dandruff. It kills the fungi that cause the infection and relieves itching and irritation. It also removes dead skin cells from the scalp.
C-Ketocare Lotion is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. Wash your hands before and after application of the medicine. If it gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth rinse with water. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed to ensure better efficacy of the medicine.
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.
C-Ketocare Lotion 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. Use C-Ketocare Lotion as directed by your doctor. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Side effects of C-Ketocare Lotion
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 C-Ketocare
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use C-Ketocare Lotion
This medicine is for external use only. Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Shake it well and apply to the area evenly.
How C-Ketocare Lotion works
C-Ketocare Lotion is a combination of two medicines: Ketoconazole and Coal Tar which treat dandruff. Ketoconazole is an antifungal. It works by stopping the growth of dandruff-causing fungi by preventing them from forming their own protective covering. Coal Tar is a keratolytic medicine which helps break down the skin clumps on scalp and relieves itching and flaking associated with dandruff.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
C-Ketocare Lotion 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 C-Ketocare Lotion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take C-Ketocare Lotion?
If you miss a dose of C-Ketocare Lotion, 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.
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C-Ketocare Lotion must be applied on the affected area as prescribed by your doctor.
Take care to avoid getting it in your eyes. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Do not use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Before each application, wash the affected area with soap and water and dry well.
Stop using C-Ketocare Lotion and inform your doctor if you notice any irritation or any other skin infection.
Inform your doctor if the treated skin area does not improve after 2-4 weeks of treatment.
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Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Patient concerns
My scalp is so much itching and cause dandruff
Dr. Souvik Sardar
Dermatology
For dandruff Use SCALPE LOTION - thrice weekly on alternate days kip it for 2-3mins during bath over wet scalp and wash off .continue for 4wksApply zydip c lotion - twice daily for 4wks
Severe dandruff facial dandruff Red itchy flakes on the sides of nose beard area behind ears currently using derminol to get of rid of it but its not working
Dr. Souvik Sardar
Dermatology
Use zydip c lotion - twice daily for 4wksUse sebowash shampoo - thrice weekly on alternate day for 4wks. . Kip it for 5mins in wet scalp and wash off.
Hair dandruff and itching on scalp, scraping scalp white skin comes
Dr. Souvik Sardar
Dermatology
Use Use SCALPE LOTION - thrice weekly on alternate days kip it for 2-3mins during bath over wet scalp and wash off .continue for 4wksApply zydip c lotion - apply twice daily for 3wks over itchy areas of scalp
im feeling scaly dandruff behind both ears, sometimes it will feel itchy, but when i applied ointments it will be back again, one of the general physician very aged told that u dont eat brinjal as ur infection is allergic to brinjal vegetable, well i dont observed this, anyhow i need good treatment.
Dr. Souvik Sardar
Dermatology
For dandruff Use SCALPE LOTION - thrice weekly on alternate days kip it for 2-3mins during bath over wet scalp and wash off .continue for 4wksApply zydip c lotion- twice daily for 4wks
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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: 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.
Ketoconazole [FDA Label]. Beerse, Belgium: Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V.; 2013. [Accessed 14 Aug. 2024] (online) Available from:
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