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Ketoscalp Plus Cream
Manufactured byLEEFORD HEALTHCARE LTD
ContainsKetoconazole (2 %w/w) + Beclomethasone (0.025 %w/w)
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Description
Ketoscalp Plus Cream is a combination medicine consisting of ketoconazole and beclomethasone. It is used to treat fungal infections. This medicine helps to relieve symptoms like redness, swelling, and itching on the skin. Ketoscalp Plus Cream works by killing the fungi and thereby helps in treating skin infections.
Ketoscalp Plus Cream has some side effects like burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application. Stop using this medicine if these symptoms persist for a long time. Avoid using this cream if you are allergic to it. Do not touch or scratch the affected area as it may cause the infection to spread.
Ketoscalp Plus Cream is a prescription medicine. Apply a small amount of Ketoscalp Plus Cream to the affected area once or twice a day or as advised by your doctor. It is for external use only. Avoid contact with your eyes and mouth. In case of accidental contact, wash the area thoroughly with water.
Ketoscalp Plus Cream is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using Ketoscalp Plus Cream. It may take several weeks for this medicine to improve your condition. Hence, do not stop using it without consulting your doctor.
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List of substitutes for Ketoscalp Plus Cream
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Ketoscalp Plus Cream
Itching of skin
Dry skin
Redness of skin
Burning sensation
Skin irritation
Rash
Uses of Ketoscalp Plus Cream
What is it prescribed for?
Fungal skin infections
Ketoscalp Plus Cream is used to treat fungal skin infections. It helps in relieving symptoms such as redness, rash and itching associated with athlete's foot (a fungal infection that happens due to excessive sweating of the feet), jock itch (a fungal infection that occurs on the soft and moist areas of the body like the genitals and inner thighs), ringworm infection (a fungal foot infection that begins between the toes and spreads to the toenails).
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The time taken for Ketoscalp Plus Cream to show its action is not known.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which Ketoscalp Plus Cream remains active in the body is not known.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Ketoscalp Plus Cream.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Ketoscalp Plus Cream is a topical preparation. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using this cream.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Applying Ketoscalp Plus Cream to the nipple may increase the risk of diarrhoea in the infant. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using it.
Allergy
Avoid using Ketoscalp Plus Cream if you are allergic to it. Seek medical attention immediately if you notice any symptoms such as a skin rash, itching/swelling anywhere on your body, dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Ketoscalp Plus Cream is a topical preparation. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using this cream.
Breast-feeding
Applying Ketoscalp Plus Cream to the nipple may increase the risk of diarrhoea in the infant. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using it.
General warnings
Use in children
Ketoscalp Plus Cream is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age since the safety and efficacy data is not available.
Chronic use
Ketoscalp Plus Cream should not be used for more than 2 weeks due to the risk of side effects. You can use low amounts of the cream for a long time only under your doctor’s supervision.
External use
Ketoscalp Plus Cream is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes, or open wounds.
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose of Ketoscalp Plus Cream as soon as you remember. Do not apply more quantities to compensate for the missed dose.
Overdose
An overdose of Ketoscalp Plus Cream is not likely to cause severe symptoms unless it is applied for a prolonged period of time in large amounts. However, ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Ketoscalp Plus Cream is an external preparation. Avoid contact with the mouth, eyes, nose, and, ears. In case of accidental contact, wash thoroughly with water.
Apply a thin layer of Ketoscalp Plus Cream to the affected area as instructed by your doctor.
It may take several days to see the effects of Ketoscalp Plus Cream. Finish the entire course of treatment even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few days.
Avoid scratching or pricking the affected area as it can worsen the infection. Ensure that unused medicine is disposed of properly. Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets. Do not freeze the medicine.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Ketoscalp Plus Cream is a medicine with the combination of Beclomethazone and Ketoconazole.
Ketoconazole works by stopping the growth of fungi by disrupting the fungal cell wall.
Beclomethasone reduce skin infections by stopping the production of certain chemical substances (prostaglandins).
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antifungals, Topical steroids with anti-infectives
Schedule
Schedule H
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Beclomethasone. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 13 July 2021].
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Ketoconazole. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 13 July 2021].
Leeford.in. 2021. KETOSCALP PLUS - Leeford. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 27 September 2021].
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Information on this page was last updated on 27 Sep 2021
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