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Ketol Dandruff Shampoo is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Soap, Shampoo. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. The alternative uses of Ketol have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Ketol depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ketol can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ketol are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Ketol's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Ketol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Ketol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Ketol in conditions like Liver Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Ketol are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Ketol with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ketol is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ketol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Adult |
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Is the use of Ketol safe for pregnant women?
Ketol can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Ketol right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Ketol safe during breastfeeding?
Ketol does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Ketol on the Kidneys?
Using Ketol does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Ketol on the Liver?
There may be severe side effects of Ketol on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Ketol on the Heart?
Ketol may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Ketol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ketol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ketol habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Ketol is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ketol, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Ketol can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Ketol is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ketol cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Ketol
It is safe to take Ketol with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ketol
Taking Ketol with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, you can use Ketol on the face for fungal infection on affected area only. But please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
Yes, Ketol is safe to use, if it used in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the dermatologist. However, few side effects are observed such as localised irritation with a stinging and burning sensation.
Yes, Ketol is effectively used in the ringworm. Please consult a dermatologist before using this medicine.
No, Ketol is not a steroid. It belongs to the class of drug known as imidazole antifungal agents which are used to treat fungal infections.
Ketol contains ketoconazole which works by blocking the ergosterol synthesis leading to membrane abnormalities in the fungus which is necessary for fungal cell membrane growth. Hence in this way, it kills the fungus by destroying its cell membrane and treats the fungal infection.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Nizoral (ketoconazole)
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