Danclear Shampoo

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Composition FOR Danclear

Ketoconazole(2% w/v),Zinc pyrithione(1% w/v)

SALT INFORMATION FOR Danclear

Ketoconazole(2% w/v)

Uses

Ketoconazole is used in the treatment of fungal infections.

How it works

Ketoconazole is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.

Common side effects

Nausea, Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Weakness, Abdominal pain, Hair loss, Increased liver enzymes, Fever, Application site redness, Itching, Diarrhea, Abnormal liver function tests, Adrenal insufficiency, Application site burning, Red spots or bumps, Hypersensitivity, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Application site pustules, Acne
Zinc pyrithione(1% w/v)

Uses

Zinc pyrithione is used in the treatment of dandruff.

How it works

Zinc pyrithione is an anti-fungal medicine. It makes fungal cell to absorb copper which in turn inactivates protein mechanism in cells. This is how it stops fungal growth.

Common side effects

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Expert advice FOR Danclear

  • Your doctor has prescribed Ketoconazole to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Take it with food, preferably at the same time every day.
  • Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Ketoconazole.
  • Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Inform your doctor if you experience an allergic reaction like skin rash, swelling of face and shortness of breath. 

Frequently asked questions FOR Danclear

Ketoconazole

Q. Can Ketoconazole prevent hair loss?
No, Ketoconazole does not prevent hair loss.

Zinc pyrithione


Content on this page was last updated on 11 November, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)