Ketobase CT Shampoo

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Composition FOR Ketobase

Ketoconazole(2% w/v),Coal Tar(2% w/v)

SALT INFORMATION FOR Ketobase

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
Coal Tar(2% w/v)

Uses

Coal Tar is used in the treatment of Dandruff, psoriasis, keratoses and dermatitis.

How it works

Coal tar belongs to a class of drugs known as keratoplastics. It works by causing the skin to shed dead cells from its top layer and slow down the growth of skin cells. This effect decreases scaling and dryness. Coal tar can also decrease itchiness from these skin conditions.

Common side effects

Skin irritation, Photosensitivity, Hypersensitivity, Eye irritation, Hair loss, Dermatitis, Change in color of hair, Abnormal hair texture, Application site pain, Rash, Localized edema

SUBSTITUTES FOR Ketobase

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  • Ketonext CT Shampoo
    (60 ml Shampoo in bottle)
    Rs. 3.18/ml of Shampoo
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    Rs. 210
    pay 70% more per ml of Shampoo
  • Kzop CT Shampoo
    (100 ml Shampoo in bottle)
    Rs. 1.75/ml of Shampoo
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    Rs. 180
    save 6% more per ml of Shampoo

Expert advice FOR Ketobase

  • 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 Ketobase

Ketoconazole

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

Coal Tar


Content on this page was last updated on 19 December, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)