Keto Act 2% Cream belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It is used to treat fungal infections of the skin. It works by killing the fungus that causes infections such as athlete’s foot, thrush and ringworm.

Keto Act 2% Cream should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed 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. Skin infections will usually get better after 2 to 4 weeks. Do not use the cream for longer than your doctor has told you to and let him or her know if your condition does not improve after 2 to 4 weeks of treatment. You can help the cream work better by keeping the affected areas clean, making sure they are dry and washing your hands before and after treating the infection. If you have athlete’s foot, wash your socks or tights thoroughly and change your shoes daily if possible.

The most common side effects of using this cream include a burning sensation and irritation, dryness, peeling or blistering of the skin. Occasionally it can cause thinning of your hair. These are not usually serious, but you should call your doctor if you think you might have a severe allergic reaction. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, throat or face, swallowing or breathing problems, feeling dizzy or faint and nausea. Get emergency help if this happens. Avoid direct contact of the cream or ointment with your eyes. In case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention.

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 cream that contains a steroid or had an allergic reaction to another antifungal medicine. This cream should only be used if it is clearly needed if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ask your doctor if it is safe.

Uses of Keto Act Cream

Fungal skin infections

Benefits of Keto Act Cream

In Fungal skin infections

Keto Act 2% Cream is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat skin infections caused by fungi. These include athlete’s foot, ringworm, vaginal thrush, and sweat rash. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungi, thereby clearing the infection and relieving the symptoms. You should use this medicine for as long as it is prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear, otherwise they may come back. Depending on the type of infection you are treating, this may be several weeks. Even after your skin is completely cured, you may have to apply the cream occasionally to prevent the symptoms from returning.

Side effects of Keto Act Cream

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 Keto Act

Skin peeling
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Increased liver enzymes
Application site redness
Itching
Diarrhea
Abnormal liver function tests
Adrenal insufficiency
Application site burning

How to use Keto Act Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Keto Act Cream works

Keto Act 2% Cream 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

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Keto Act 2% Cream 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 Keto Act 2% Cream 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 Keto Act Cream?

If you miss a dose of Keto Act 2% Cream, 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.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

Keto Act 2% Cream helps treat skin infections caused by many different types of fungi.
Few healthy tips for Athlete's Foot:
- Keep your feet clean and dry, particularly between the toes.
- Cut your nails short and prefer open-toe shoes for everyday use.
- Use a separate clean towel for the feet and wear clean cotton socks.
- Never share your socks, shoes, and towel with others.
Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Avoid getting it in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Inform your doctor if the infection has not cleared up after 4 weeks of treatment.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Azole derivatives {Imidazoles}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor

Patient concerns

I have some red colour marks on my hand or back Please tell me what was that or what i can do

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

use keto cream-twice daily for 3wks

My son have a ringworm on his right hand

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

Use keto or KZ cream - twice daily for 6wks minimum

I am having problems due ringworm on my waist. I used ring guard, cosvate gm, b-tex but none of them worked satisfactorily to me. One more thing is I am taking teczine 5mg for few months as prescribed by a dermatologist in my locality. While using cosvate gm, itching was little lesser but that gave me some blackish skin at the affected area. Please tell me what ointement or cream is to be taken?? I asked about it on lybrate app today, where a consultant advised me to take itrasys capsules and apply candid cream for 7 days Should I do it or not? If not then what to use?

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

U can take itrasysUse keto cream-twice daily for 6wksBut I will suggest u to take itrasys after a face to face consultation and examination and investigations

FAQs

What is Keto Act 2% Cream used for?

Keto Act 2% Cream is used to treat skin infections which may appear on the feet (Athlete’s foot), in the groin area (jock itch), or between skin folds (sweat rash infected with a yeast infection “thrush”). It is also used for candida infections of skin and nails. It rapidly relieves the itching caused due to these fungal infections.

Is Keto Act 2% Cream a steroid cream?

No, Keto Act 2% Cream is not a steroid cream. It is an anti-fungal medicine which belongs to the imidazole class of medicines. It works by killing the fungi or by preventing the growth of fungi that cause infection.

What are the side effects of Keto Act 2% Cream?

The common side effects are application site burning, redness, and itching. The application site may also develop some uncommon side effects such as discomfort, dryness, bleeding, severe allergic reactions, urticaria or hives, rash, skin exfoliation, sticky skin, prickling sensation, or inflammation.

Can I use a steroid cream along with Keto Act 2% Cream?

It is recommended that you use a mild steroid ointment like hydrocortisone cream/ointment in the morning and use Keto Act 2% Cream in the evening. You can then stop using the steroid cream gradually over 2-3 weeks. But, if you have used a potent corticosteroid for seborrheic dermatitis, maintain at least a gap of 2 weeks before you apply Keto Act 2% Cream to prevent skin sensitization.

How should Keto Act 2% Cream be applied?

Wash the affected area thoroughly with water and then dry it. Wash your hands carefully (until and unless your hands are also affected) after applying Keto Act 2% Cream. This will prevent the infection from spreading to other parts of the body or other people.

For how long do I need to use Keto Act 2% Cream?

You should use Keto Act 2% Cream for as long as advised by your doctor. Generally, it is to be used for 2-4 weeks for jock itch and sweat rash and 2-6 weeks for Athlete’s foot. Do not stop using it even if your symptoms have disappeared because the infection may reappear if not properly treated.

What should I do if I forget to use Keto Act 2% Cream?

If you forget to use Keto Act 2% Cream, do not worry and continue using Keto Act 2% Cream as soon as you remember. However, if you are not sure and have any other doubts, please consult your doctor.

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