Product introduction
Ketomac 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.
Ketomac 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 Ketomac 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.
Benefits of Ketomac Shampoo
Side effects of Ketomac 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 Ketomac
- Abnormal hair texture
- Application site tingling
How to use Ketomac Shampoo
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.
How Ketomac Shampoo works
Ketomac 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 Ketomac Shampoo?
If you miss a dose of Ketomac 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.
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Quick tips
- Ketomac 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 Ketomac Shampoo.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Azole derivatives {Imidazoles}
Action Class
Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor
Interaction with drugs
Taking Ketomac 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
I have very dry hair and scalp. I have dandruff also with regular hairfall. Can u suggest some remedy?
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
use Ketomac shampoo twice weekly for 2 monthsfor using ketomac read instruction given on leafletZevit forte once daily for 1 monthtablet FLUCONAZOLE 150mg once weekly for 5 weeks
I am suffering from Dandruff and hairfall
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
take fluconazole 150 mg1 tablet every week for 4 weeksand use shampoo Ketomac twice weekly
Dandruff cause itching and i want to be dandruff-free pls suggest me a good medicine pls
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
Use shampoo ketomac twice weekly for 4 weeksTab fluka 150 mg twice weekly for 4 weeks
dandruff issue in scalp, already many shampoo I have used like candid tv, ketomac etc. but dandruff is not going.
8x shampoo twice a week
It starts itching in the scalp after 1-2 days of shampooing. The skin on the scalp becomes dry and it starts itching badly. Please suggest some cure.
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
it dandruff u haveuse shampoo anti dandruffKETOMAC to be used twice weekly for 6 weeksalso take fluconazole 150 mg once weekly for 4 weeks
Regular etching and formation of dandruff on my scalp.Get some relief by using ketomac type shampoo.Please guide me.
Dr. Souvik Sardar
Dermatology
continue the shampoo thrice weekly on alternate day for 6wks continuously
Sir, on my hair there are 3-4 small patches are there from last one year which gives me itching and dandruff continously. I tried ketomac shampoo but no result. Plz suggest me.
Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal
Pathology
Dear PATIENT consult a Dermatologist for this query
Sir. I have dandruff in my head and heavy hair loss so what do?
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
use shampoo ketomac thrice weekly for 4 weekstab fluconazole 150mg once in a week for 6 weekstab cobadex czs once daily for 4 weeks in night before sleepevion 400 mg on alternate day for 1 monthzincovit once daily for 3 weeks
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Country of origin: India
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