Ketocip Shampoo

Ketocip Shampoo

Ketocip Shampoo is an anti-fungal which is used to treat a variety of infections caused by fungi. It is recommended when no other safer alternatives are available due to the risk of the liver injury. Do not take this medicine if you have a known allergy to it.

Drug = Ketoconazole

Strength = 1%

Manufacture = Cipla Ltd

How to Take

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.

Dosage

Ketocip Shampoo

Side Effects

Blurred vision

Chest pain

Dizziness

Fast heartbeat

Headache

Increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight

Pale skin

Yellow colored eyes or skin

Joint pain

Skin rash

Diarrhea

Hair loss or thinning of the hair

Skin irritation

Warning

Ketocip Shampoo is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

Ketocip Shampoo is not recommended for use during breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine. Do not breastfeed for at least 5 hours after the dose to reduce the risk of exposure.

Ketocip Shampoo can cause severe liver injury when high doses are used. Any known incidence of liver disease should be reported to the doctor. Dosage adjustments and safety monitoring might be required in such cases.

Ketocip Shampoo may increase the QT prolongation. This risk is more if coadministered with other medicines that can cause QT prolongation. Close monitoring of heart function is necessary.

Ketocip Shampoo may decrease the adrenal corticosteroid secretion when high doses are used. The recommended dose should not exceed 400 mg. Close monitoring of adrenal function is necessary.

Uses

Blastomycosis

Chromomycosis

Coccidioidomycosis

Histoplasmosis

Paracoccidioidomycosis