Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid
About
Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid belongs to a class of medicine known as an antifungal. Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid is primarily used to treat dandruff and control seborrheic dermatitis (scaly patches and red skin on the scalp). Dandruff is a flaky, itchy scalp without signs of inflammation. It is unnecessary shedding of dead skin from the scalp.
Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid is composed of two medicines: Ketoconazole (antifungal) and salicylic acid (keratolytic agent). Ketoconazole is an antifungal agent that works by preventing the growth of dandruff-causing fungi by avoiding them from forming their own protective covering. Salicylic acid belongs to a class of drugs known as keratoplastic, which works by removing dead cells from the skin’s top layer and slowing down skin cell's growth. This effect decreases scaling and dryness, thus relieving itching and cracking related to dandruff.
Take Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience warmth or a burning sensation, skin irritation, itching, and redness at the application site. Most of these side effects of Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid or other medications. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid. Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid is not recommended for children below 12 years as the safety and efficacy of Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid have not been established.
Uses of Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid
Medicinal Benefits
Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid is primarily used to treat dandruff and dermatitis (scaly patches and red skin on the scalp). Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid is composed of two medicines: Ketoconazole (antifungal) and salicylic acid (keratoplastic). Ketoconazole is an antifungal agent that works by preventing the growth of dandruff-causing fungi by avoiding them from forming their own protective covering. Salicylic acid belongs to a class of drugs known as keratoplastic (thickens the keratin layers). It works by removing dead cells from the skin’s top layer and slowing down skin cell's growth. This effect decreases scaling and dryness, thus relieving itching and cracking related to dandruff.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid
- Feeling of warmth
- Burning sensation
- Skin irritation
- Itching
- Redness
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid or other medications. Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid should not be taken if you have other scalp related disease. Before taking Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid inform your doctor if you are taking other medicines. Inform your doctor if you have come in contact with sunlight. Avoid contact of topical Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid with nose, mouth or eyes as it may irritate. Immediately stop using Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid and inform your doctor if you may observe irritation or any other skin infection. In case Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid. Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid is not recommended for children below 12 years.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid may interact with the antianxiety drug (alprazolam), heart disease (quinidine, amiodarone), blood pressure-lowering pills (aliskiren, felodipine, nifedipine), medicines used to treat enlarged prostate (alfuzosin), anticancer (busulfan).
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid caffeine-containing food and drinking alcohol.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have allergy, heart or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is advisable not to drink alcohol while taking Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid.
Pregnancy
cautionKetoconazole+salicylic Acid is given to a pregnant woman only if the doctor thinks benefit outweigh risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionKetoconazole+salicylic Acid does not show any harmful effects in breastfeeding mothers. Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid should be used only when prescribed by a doctor.
Driving
cautionKetoconazole+salicylic Acid has negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.
Liver
cautionKetoconazole+salicylic Acid should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases if prescribed by a doctor.
Kidney
cautionKetoconazole+salicylic Acid should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases if prescribed by a doctor.
Children
cautionKetoconazole+salicylic Acid is not recommended for children below 12 years.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Do not scratch the affected area of skin as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
- Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets with others.
- Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.
- Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.
- Leave the shampoo on for three to five minutes before rinsing.
- Do not scratch or pick your skin to avoid getting the affected area infected.
- Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly and sleep peacefully.
Special Advise
Avoid contact of Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid with nose, mouth or eyes. If Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Dandruff: It is unnecessary shedding of dead skin from the scalp. Shedding skin is a normal sensation of the body as skin cells die and peel off. White flakes or scales are detectable as dandruff when there is excessive shedding of dead cells.
Seborrheic dermatitis: The skin disease causes scaly patches and red skin, mainly on the scalp. It can cause stubborn dandruff.
FAQs
No, you are not recommended to stop using Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid without consulting your doctor as it may cause recurring infection. Therefore, take Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid, please consult your doctor.
Oily hair and scalp, poor diet, certain illnesses like Parkinson’s disease, and frequent contact to extreme heat and cold are the factors that increase the chances of having dandruff.
Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid is for topical (for skin) use only. Do not apply Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid on mucous membranes, lesions or large areas of skin. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose or mouth, rinse with cold water.
Ketoconazole+salicylic Acid is composed of two medicines: Ketoconazole (antifungal) and salicylic acid (keratolytic agent). Ketoconazole is an antifungal agent that works by preventing the growth of dandruff-causing fungi by avoiding them from forming their own protective covering. Salicylic acid belongs to a class of drugs known as keratoplastic, which works by removing dead cells from the skin’s top layer and slowing down skin cell's growth. This effect decreases scaling and dryness, thus relieving itching and cracking related to dandruff.
Dandruff can be caused by several things. One of the main causes is the oil produced by the scalp makes the dead skin cells club together and produce white flakes. Dandruff flakes are dead skin cells that easily fall off the scalp. Dandruff can be caused by dry skin, yeast like fungus or other skin illnesses like seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis or eczema.
