Ketanol 2% Solution 50ml

Precautions:

• In patients who have been on prolonged treatment with topical corticosteroids, it is recommended that the steroid therapy be gradually withdrawn over a period of 2 to 3 weeks, while using Ketoconazole 2% shampoo to prevent any potential rebound effect.
• Avoid contact with the eyes. If the shampoo enters the eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Indications:

• Dandruff
• Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp
• Pityriasis versicolor

Contraindications:

• Known hypersensitivity to ketoconazole or any of the excipients.

Dosage:

To use the Ketoconazole shampoo, follow these steps:

1. Use a small amount of water to wet the area where Ketoconazole shampoo is to be applied.
2. Apply the shampoo to the affected skin/scalp and a large area around it.
3. Use fingers to rub the shampoo until it forms lather.
4. Leave the shampoo on skin/scalp for 5 minutes.
5. Rinse the shampoo off skin/scalp with water.

TREATMENT

• Pityriasis versicolor: once daily for 5 days.
• Seborrhoeic dermatitis and Pityriasis capitis: twice weekly for 2 to 4 weeks.
• Prophylaxis: Pityriasis versicolor: once daily for 3 days during a single treatment course before the summer.
• Seborrhoeic dermatitis and Pityriasis capitis: once every 1 or 2 weeks.