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Ketosh Shampoo 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 Ketosh Shampoo safe for pregnant women?
Ketosh Shampoo can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Ketosh Shampoo, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Ketosh Shampoo safe during breastfeeding?
Ketosh Shampoo is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ketosh Shampoo on the Kidneys?
Using Ketosh Shampoo does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Ketosh Shampoo on the Liver?
Use of Ketosh Shampoo may be dangerous for the liver. Do not use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ketosh Shampoo on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Ketosh Shampoo on the heart have been reported.
Ketosh Shampoo 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 Ketosh Shampoo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ketosh Shampoo habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Ketosh Shampoo has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ketosh Shampoo, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Ketosh Shampoo can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Ketosh Shampoo is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ketosh Shampoo cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Ketosh Shampoo
You can take Ketosh Shampoo with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ketosh Shampoo
Taking alcohol with Ketosh Shampoo can be dangerous.
Yes, Ketosh Shampoo can be used on the scalp. Prescription ketoconazole shampoo is used to treat tinea capitis (scalp) but it has poor efficacy against them while over the counter ketoconazole shampoo is used to prevent and control scaling as well as the itching caused by dandruff. However, please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
Discontinuation of Ketosh Shampoo on your own can cause unwanted side effects such as itching, irritation, and redness. You are recommended to always consult a dermatologist before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Ketosh Shampoo is not a steroid. It belongs to the class of drug known as imidazole antifungal agents which are used to treat fungal infections.
No, ideally Ketosh Shampoo can't be used for hemorrhoids condition because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options to treat and prevent hemorrhoids.
Yes, shampoo form of Ketosh Shampoo blocks the DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) in the scalp when used along with finasteride. Clinical studies have found this combination to be safe and effective in treating androgenetic alopecia in men.
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)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 792-793
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