Ketobenz
Ketobenz Products are primarily used for
About Ketobenz Products
Ketobenz Products side effects
Common
Side Effect of Ketobenz is Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness).
How Ketobenz Products work
Cetrimide + Ketoconazole is a combination of two medicines: Cetrimide + Ketoconazole1 and Cetrimide + Ketoconazole2, which treats dandruff. Cetrimide + Ketoconazole1 is an antiseptic which kills bacteria, fungi and viruses on the scalp, and treats flaky and itchy scalp. Cetrimide + Ketoconazole2 is an antifungal. It works by stopping the growth of dandruff-causing fungi by preventing them from forming their own protective covering.
Patient Concerns about Ketobenz Products
Frequently asked questions about Ketobenz Products
Frequently asked questions about Ketobenz Products
Q. What is Ketobenz Cream used for?
Ketobenz 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.
Q. Is Ketobenz Cream a steroid cream?
No, Ketobenz 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.
Q. What are the side effects of Ketobenz 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.
Q. Can I use a steroid cream along with Ketobenz Cream?
It is recommended that you use a mild steroid ointment like hydrocortisone cream/ointment in the morning and use Ketobenz 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 Ketobenz Cream to prevent skin sensitization.
Q. How should Ketobenz 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 Ketobenz Cream. This will prevent the infection from spreading to other parts of the body or other people.
Q. For how long do I need to use Ketobenz Cream?
You should use Ketobenz 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.
Q. What should I do if I forget to use Ketobenz Cream?
If you forget to use Ketobenz Cream, do not worry and continue using Ketobenz Cream as soon as you remember. However, if you are not sure and have any other doubts, please consult your doctor.
Products for Ketobenz
Ketobenz Cream
tube of 30 gm Cream
MRP
₹89
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Ketobenz Soap
box of 75 gm Soap
MRP
₹149
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