K Genie 2% Shampoo
Product introduction
K Genie 2% Shampoo is an anti-fungal medicine used for treatment of dandruff. It kills and inhibits the growth of microorganisms that cause dandruff. It also hydrates the scalp and provides relief from itchiness and flakiness associated with dandruff.
K Genie 2% Shampoo is for external use only. Use it in the exact dose and duration advised by your doctor. Read the instructions thoroughly before using the medicine. Do not use it more than the recommended dose. Continue using for as long as the doctor has prescribed. Avoid direct contact with your eyes. In the case of accidental contact, rinse it off thoroughly with cold water.
Common side effects of this medicine include burning, itching, irritation and redness at the application site. Occasionally it can cause thinning of your hair. These are not usually serious, but if they persist or get worse, let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways to reduce or treat them.
Before using K Genie 2% Shampoo, inform your doctor if you have a known history of allergic reaction to ketoconazole or any of the ingredients in this product. Let your doctor also know if you have recently used another medicine that contains a steroid or had an allergic reaction to another antifungal medicine. To make sure it is safe, pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
Uses of K Genie Shampoo
Side effects of K Genie Shampoo
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of K Genie
- Itching
- Diarrhea
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Adrenal insufficiency
- Application site burning
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Increased liver enzymes
- Application site redness
- Abnormal hair texture
How to use K Genie Shampoo
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.
How K Genie Shampoo works
K Genie 2% Shampoo is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
No interaction found/established
Breast feeding
No interaction found/established
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take K Genie Shampoo?
If you miss a dose of K Genie 2% Shampoo, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- K Genie 2% Shampoo is used for the treatment and prevention of fungal infections of the skin and scalp such as dandruff.
- Leave the shampoo on for three to five minutes before rinsing.
- Take care to avoid getting it in your eyes. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
- Your usual shampoo can be used as necessary between treatment with K Genie 2% Shampoo.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Azole derivatives {Imidazoles}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Action Class
Fungal Ergosterol Synthesis Inhibitor
Interaction with drugs
Taking K Genie with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Apixaban with Ketoconazole. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor and adjust the doses of Apixaban and Ketoconazole accordingly. They may also ask
If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor, they may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Saquinavir may raise blood levels of Ketoc
Do not consume Dapoxetine with Ketoconazole. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Ketoconazole may r
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue, confusion, cold or clammy skin, shallow breathing or rapid puls
If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor, they may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Atazanavir may raise blood levels of Keto
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can K Genie 2% Shampoo prevent hair loss?
No, K Genie 2% Shampoo does not prevent hair loss.
Is K Genie 2% Shampoo an antibiotic?
No, K Genie 2% Shampoo is not an antibiotic as it does not kill bacteria. It belongs to triazole class of antifungal agents
Can K Genie 2% Shampoo cause dry skin?
Yes, dry skin at the site of application is a common side effect of K Genie 2% Shampoo
Does K Genie 2% Shampoo block Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)?
K Genie 2% Shampoo has the ability to block the synthesis of all steroids produced by the adrenal gland, including the male sex hormone dihydrotestosterone. Testosterone synthesis from the testes is also blocked.
Is K Genie 2% Shampoo a steroid?
No, K Genie 2% Shampoo is not a steroid. It belongs to triazole class of antifungal agents
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Name: Kusum Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Address: D-158A, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase-1, New Delhi-110020, India
Country of origin: India
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