KT-Zole Medicated Anti Dandruff Lotion 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.

KT-Zole Medicated Anti Dandruff 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 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 KT-Zole Lotion

Benefits of KT-Zole Lotion

In Treatment of Dandruff

KT-Zole Medicated Anti Dandruff Lotion 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 KT-Zole Medicated Anti Dandruff Lotion protects your scalp and prevents dandruff. Gently massage your scalp with KT-Zole Medicated Anti Dandruff Lotion 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.

In Treatment of Fungal skin infections

KT-Zole Medicated Anti Dandruff Lotion 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 KT-Zole Medicated Anti Dandruff Lotion for as long as it is prescribed.

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Side effects of KT-Zole 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 KT-Zole

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

How to use KT-Zole 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 KT-Zole Lotion works

KT-Zole Medicated Anti Dandruff Lotion 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

KT-Zole Medicated Anti Dandruff 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 KT-Zole Medicated Anti Dandruff 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 KT-Zole Lotion?

If you miss a dose of KT-Zole Medicated Anti Dandruff 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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Quick tips

KT-Zole Medicated Anti Dandruff Lotion 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 KT-Zole Medicated Anti Dandruff 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

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Patient concerns

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

I have been from severe chronic dandruff problem. I use candid b lotion and 8x shampoo but after few weeks of disappearance it relapse again. Please suggest

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Severe Dandruff? 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.

User feedback

Patients taking KT-Zole Medicated Anti Dandruff Lotion

Twice A Week

43%

Alternate Day

29%

Once A Day

29%

What are you using KT-Zole Lotion for?

Dandruff

100%

How much was the improvement?

Average

100%

What were the side-effects while using KT-Zole Medicated Anti Dandruff Lotion?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take KT-Zole Lotion?

With or witho*

100%

*With or without food

Please rate KT-Zole Medicated Anti Dandruff Lotion on price

Average

67%

Expensive

33%

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References

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

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