Aloe Vera + Ketoconazole + Zinc pyrithione
Information about Aloe Vera + Ketoconazole + Zinc pyrithione
Aloe Vera + Ketoconazole + Zinc pyrithione Uses
Aloe Vera+Ketoconazole+Zinc pyrithione is used in the treatment of fungal skin infections.
How Aloe Vera + Ketoconazole + Zinc pyrithione works
Aloe Vera + Ketoconazole + Zinc pyrithione is a combination of three medicines, aloe vera, ketoconazole, and zinc pyrithione. Aloe vera nourishes and moisturizes the skin. Ketoconazole is an antifungal medication that kills and stops the growth of fungi by destroying their cell membranes. Zinc pyrithione is also an antifungal medicine. It makes fungal cells absorb copper, which in turn disrupts protein utilization mechanisms in the cells. This is how it stops fungal growth.
Common side effects of Aloe Vera + Ketoconazole + Zinc pyrithione
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Available Medicine for Aloe Vera + Ketoconazole + Zinc pyrithione
Expert advice for Aloe Vera + Ketoconazole + Zinc pyrithione
- Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying this combination medicine.
- Apply it as a thin layer onto a clean, dry, unbroken infected area twice a day.
- Use a moisturizer (if needed) to overcome skin dryness during the treatment with this medicine.
- Fungal infections often occur in warm, moist areas of the body. After washing or showering, ensure all areas of your skin are dried well, particularly areas such as skin folds and between your toes.
- Do not share your towel or clothes with anyone; wear clean clothes daily to prevent infection.
- This medicine may take several weeks to show its action. Keep using it as suggested by your doctor.