Keto-Act-Z Soap is a combination of two antifungal medicines that effectively treat fungal skin infections and dandruff. It kills the fungi that cause the infection and relieves itching and irritation.

Keto-Act-Z Soap 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 to use with no common side effects. However, consult with your doctor if you experience application site reactions such as burning, redness, and itching of skin.

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 dandruff. The medicine is not recommended for pregnant women. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses of Keto-Act-Z Soap

Benefits of Keto-Act-Z Soap

In Treatment of Fungal skin infections

Keto-Act-Z Soap is used to treat and control fungal infections like athlete’s foot (infection between toes), Jock itch (infection of the groin area), ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis). You may notice your skin starting to get better within 4-5 days. Keep using Keto-Act-Z Soap for as long as it is prescribed.

In Treatment of Dandruff

Keto-Act-Z Soap is used to control dandruff and gives relief from scaly, flaky, and itchy scalp. It stops the growth of fungus that causes dandruff. Regular use of Keto-Act-Z Soap protects your scalp and prevents dandruff. Gently massage your scalp with Keto-Act-Z Soap to loosen flakes. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

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Side effects of Keto-Act-Z Soap

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-Z

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Keto-Act-Z Soap

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.

How Keto-Act-Z Soap works

Keto-Act-Z Soap is a combination of two antifungal medicines: Ketoconazole and Zinc pyrithione. It works by destroying the cell membrane of fungi that cause dandruff.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Keto-Act-Z Soap 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-Z Soap 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-Z Soap?

If you miss a dose of Keto-Act-Z Soap, 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

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Keto-Act-Z Soap

₹1.02/gm of Soap

Ketokem Anti-Dandruff Soap

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

₹1.26/gm of soap

24% costlier

Ketokar Soap

Eright Healthcare

₹2.03/gm of soap

99% costlier

Ketokem Soap 75gm For Skin Infections

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

₹1.43/gm of soap

40% costlier

Ketokon Soap

Austokem Pharma

₹1.73/gm of soap

70% costlier

Hairshine Ktz Soap

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹0.91/gm of soap

11% cheaper

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Quick tips

Keto-Act-Z Soap must be applied to the affected area as prescribed by your doctor.
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.
Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
Stop using Keto-Act-Z Soap 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.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Patient concerns

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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

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References

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Drugs.com. Ketoconazole. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
PubChem. Zinc pyrithione. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

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