Ketocon 2% (Shampoo)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 230.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketoconazole |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Ketoconazole 2% Shampoo, Cream, Tablet, and Bar
Categories
- Medicine
- Antifungal
- Dermatological
Description
- Ketoconazole 2% products indicated for various fungal infections such as pityriasis versicolor, seborrhoeic dermatitis, dandruff, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea manus, tinea pedis, cutaneous candidosis, candidal intertrigo, and more.
Dimensions
N/A
Color Options
- White (cream)
- N/A (shampoo, tablet, bar)
Functions
- Antifungal treatment
- Prophylactic treatment
- Topical application
- Maintenance treatment
- Prophylactic treatment
- Inhibition of ergosterol synthesis
Materials
- Ketoconazole
Technical Specifications
- Molecular Formula: C26H28Cl2N4O4
- Therapeutic Class: Drugs for subcutaneous and mycoses
Design Elements
- Chemical Structure: C26H28Cl2N4O4
Usability Features
- Works by stopping the growth of the fungus
- Reduced fungal cellular permeability due to reduced amounts of ergosterol present in the fungal cell membrane
- Accumulation of toxic metabolite
- Increased membrane fluidity leading to impairment of membrane-bound enzyme systems
Dosage & Administration
- Duration of treatment varies based on the condition
- Frequency varies based on the product and condition
Interaction
- May interact with various medications affecting absorption and plasma concentrations
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to ketoconazole
Side Effects
- Range of potential adverse reactions for different products including burning sensation, itching, contact dermatitis, and more
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not absorbed through the skin after topical application (shampoo)
- Insufficient data for pregnant or lactating women (cream)
- Pregnancy category C (tablet)
Precautions & Warnings
- Prolonged steroid therapy withdrawal recommendation (shampoo)
- Not for ophthalmic use (cream)
- Liver enzyme monitoring for patients with previous liver disease (tablet)
Overdose Effects
- Not expected for external use products
- Recommendations in case of accidental ingestion
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of ergosterol synthesis leading to reduced fungal cellular permeability and accumulation of toxic metabolite
Indications
- Treatment and prophylaxis of various fungal infections
- Maintenance and prophylactic treatment for systemic mycotic infections
- Specific treatment for infections of skin, hair, nails, mouth, gastrointestinal tract, and more
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 25°C temperature, away from light & moisture, out of reach of children
Common Questions
- Ketocon 2% Shampoo belongs to the class of drugs called azole antifungals.
- Ketocon 2% Shampoo is used to treat a number of fungal infections.