Ketoral 200 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 9.06 (4 x 10: ৳ 362.40)
Strip Price: ৳ 90.60

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ketoconazole
Company Square pharmaceuticals plc
Also available as
Select plus 2 shampoo

Title

Ketoral Medicine Product

Categories

  • Anti-fungal Medication
  • Hygiene Product
  • Skincare Product

Dosage form

  • Shampoo
  • Cream
  • Tablet
  • Bar

Pharmacological action

Interacts with 14-α-sterol demethylase, inhibiting ergosterol synthesis, enhancing fungal cellular permeability, and producing accumulation of toxic metabolite.

Indication

  • Treatment and prophylaxis of infections involving Malassezia yeast such as pityriasis versicolor, seborrhoeic dermatitis, and dandruff
  • Topical application in the treatment of dermatophyte infections like tinea corporis and tinea pedis
  • Infections of the skin, hair, and nails by yeasts and dermal mucosal infections
  • Maintenance and prophylactic treatment to prevent recurrence and mycotic infections in immunocompromised patients

Mode of administration

  • Shampoo: Leave on affected areas for 3-5 minutes before rinsing.
  • Cream: Apply twice daily for tinea pedis, once or twice daily for other infections
  • Tablet: Dosage varies as per indication, ranging from once daily to twice daily

Interaction

  • Shampoo and cream: No reported interactions
  • Tablet: Reduced absorption with certain medications, potential for reduced efficacy or increased serum levels with other medications

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to ketoconazole

Side effects

  • Shampoo:
    • Local burning sensation
    • Itching
    • Contact dermatitis
  • Cream:
    • Skin application site burning sensation
    • Erythema
    • Pruritus
  • Tablet:
    • Occasional nausea
    • Occasional itching
    • Idiosyncratic liver reaction

Pregnancy and lactation

  • Shampoo: Not absorbed systemically, considered safe during pregnancy and lactation
  • Cream: No well-controlled studies in pregnant or lactating women, limited data on exposed pregnancies
  • Tablet: Pregnancy category C, not recommended during pregnancy and lactation

Precautions and warnings

  • Shampoo: Gradual withdrawal of topical corticosteroids recommended during treatment
  • Cream: Allow recovery period if potent topical corticosteroid has been used previously
  • Tablet: Monitor liver enzyme levels in patients with previous history of liver disease

Overdose effects

  • Shampoo: Not expected as intended for external use only
  • Cream:
    • Excessive application may cause erythema and oedema
    • Accidental ingestion may not require special measures

Storage conditions

Store below 25°C, away from light and moisture, keep out of reach of children

Chemical structure

  • Molecular formula: C26H28Cl2N4O4
  • Image url: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-1627-ketoconazole-chemical-structure-LGVNiyIml6vfInXWiA1A.png

Commonly asked questions

  • What is Ketoral 200 mg Tablet? - Belongs to the class of drugs called azole antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of the fungus.
  • What is Ketoral 200 mg Tablet used for? - To treat a number of fungal infections.

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