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Ketoconazole, 2 % shampoo

Drug formLiquid (for external use)

ATC categoryAnifungals

ATC subcategoryAzole antifungals (for external use)

Brand nameKetoconazole

Generic nameKetoconazole

Composition

Each ml of shampoo contains:

active ingredient: ketoconazole – 20mg;

inactive ingredients: cocamide DEA, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium laureth sulfate, diazolidinyl urea, hydrochloric acid(conc), triethanolamine 98 %, sodium chloride, flavor apple,color red E-129, water deionized

Pharmacological group and ATC code

Antifungal; D01AC08.

Uses

Ketoconazole 2% shampoo is used for the treatment of fungal infections, pityriasis versicolor and conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff. Shampoo controls flaking, scaling and itching, associated with dandruff.

Administration

Shampoo should be applied on scalp for 3-5 minutеs once daily and then washed away with warm water. For treatment of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis it is used twice in a week during 3-4 weeks, then as needed to control dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis. If the condition is worsens or fails to improve it shampoo may be applied for two to four weeks additionaly. or patient should see a physician. If the scalp is broken or inflamed, the patient should not use product.

For treatment of pityriasis versicolor shampoo should be applied once daily for 5 following days.

For prophylaxis of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis shampoo is applied once daily for a week or two weeks. Shampoo should not be used for prolonged periods without consulting a physician. Maximal duration of treating lasts up to 9 weeks. Medical consultation is needed when symptoms are persist, or others are appeared.

For prophylaxis apply once daily for up to 3 days before sun exposure, leave preparation on for 3–5 minutes before rinsing.

For more detailed information about the drug, click: http://pharm.cals.am/pharm/data/drug_134482/1734095746965.pdf