Ketolyn
Ketolyn Products are primarily used for
Fungal infections
About Ketolyn Products
Ketolyn Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Ketolyn are Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Increased liver enzymes, Application site redness, Itching, Diarrhea, Abnormal liver function tests, Adrenal insufficiency, Application site burning.
How Ketolyn Products work
Ketoconazole is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.
Patient Concerns about Ketolyn Products
Frequently asked questions about Ketolyn Products
Frequently asked questions about Ketoconazole
Q. What is Ketolyn 1% Soap used for?
Ketolyn 1% Soap 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 Ketolyn 1% Soap a steroid cream?
No, Ketolyn 1% Soap 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 Ketolyn 1% Soap?
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 Ketolyn 1% Soap?
It is recommended that you use a mild steroid ointment like hydrocortisone cream/ointment in the morning and use Ketolyn 1% Soap 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 Ketolyn 1% Soap to prevent skin sensitization.
Q. How should Ketolyn 1% Soap 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 Ketolyn 1% Soap. 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 Ketolyn 1% Soap?
You should use Ketolyn 1% Soap 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 Ketolyn 1% Soap?
If you forget to use Ketolyn 1% Soap, do not worry and continue using Ketolyn 1% Soap as soon as you remember. However, if you are not sure and have any other doubts, please consult your doctor.