Keto Plus, shampoo 60 ml

Keto plus is a combined antifungal drug.

Ketoconazole is a synthetic derivative of imidazole-dioxalane.

It has antifungal effect. It is active against dermatophytes (Trichophyton spp., Epydermophyton spp., Microsporum spp.), yeast and yeast-like fungi (Candida spp., Malassezia futur /Pityrosporum ovale/).

Zinc pyrithione has an antiproliferative effect on epithelial cells; it has some activity against Pityrosporum ovale and Pityrosporum orbiculare, which cause excessive skin flaking.

The product quickly reduces scalp flaking and itching associated with dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.

When used topically, absorption of the active ingredients of the drug through the skin is low. With long-term use of the drug the concentrations of ketoconazole and zinc pyrithione in the blood are not determined.

Special instructions

When using shampoo, avoid getting it into the eyes. If shampoo gets into your eyes, rinse them with water.

When using the drug in patients using GCS for local use, in order to avoid withdrawal syndrome, their use should be continued while using Keto Plus shampoo, followed by gradual withdrawal of GCS over 2-3 weeks.

In rare cases, increased hair loss has been reported when using Keto Plus shampoo.

Active ingredient

Ketoconazole, Zinc Pyrithione

Active components

Ketoconazole – 20 mg/g;

Pyrithione zinc – 10 mg/g.

Composition

Ketoconazole 20 mg;

Zinc pyrithione 10 mg;

Velko SX200 shampoo base (ethylene glycol monostearate, ethylene glycol distearate, sodium lauryl sulfate, coconut oil fatty acid diethanolamide and coconut oil fatty acid monoethanolamide);

Propylene glycol;

Hypromellose;

Colloidal silicon dioxide;

Imidourea;

Magnesium aluminum silicate;

Azorubine dye;

Hydrochloric acid, concentrated;

Flavor “Swiss bouquet”;

Purified water

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Prescribing

Treatment and prevention of fungal infections of the scalp:
pityriasis versicolor;
seborrheic dermatitis;
dandruff.

Action

Combined antifungal drug.

Ketoconazole is a synthetic derivative of imidazole-dioxalane.

Has an antifungal effect.

Active against dermatophytes (Trichophyton spp., Epydermophyton spp., Microsporum spp.), yeast and yeast-like fungi (Candida spp., Malassezia futur /Pityrosporum ovale/).

Zinc pyrithione has an antiproliferative effect on epithelial cells; has some activity against Pityrosporum ovale and Pityrosporum orbiculare, which cause excessive peeling of the skin.

The drug quickly reduces flaking and itching of the scalp associated with dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.

Storage conditions

In a place protected from light, at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.

Shelf life

2 years.

Manufacturer

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd, India