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Ketoconazole Anti Dandruff & Hair Care Shampoo | Helps Reduce Flakes & Scalp Itching | by Tata 1mg


Product introduction

Ketoconazole Anti Dandruff & Hair Care Shampoo | Helps Reduce Flakes & Scalp Itching | by Tata 1mg 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.

Ketoconazole Anti Dandruff & Hair Care Shampoo | Helps Reduce Flakes & Scalp Itching | by Tata 1mg 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 Ketoconazole Anti Dandruff & Hair Care Shampoo | Helps Reduce Flakes & Scalp Itching | by Tata 1mg, 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 Tata 1mg Shampoo


Side effects of Tata 1mg 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 Tata 1mg

  • 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 Tata 1mg Shampoo

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.

How Tata 1mg Shampoo works

Ketoconazole Anti Dandruff & Hair Care Shampoo | Helps Reduce Flakes & Scalp Itching | by Tata 1mg 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 Tata 1mg Shampoo?

If you miss a dose of Ketoconazole Anti Dandruff & Hair Care Shampoo | Helps Reduce Flakes & Scalp Itching | by Tata 1mg, 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

  • Ketoconazole Anti Dandruff & Hair Care Shampoo | Helps Reduce Flakes & Scalp Itching | by Tata 1mg 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 Ketoconazole Anti Dandruff & Hair Care Shampoo | Helps Reduce Flakes & Scalp Itching | by Tata 1mg.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Azole derivatives {Imidazoles}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Action Class
Fungal Ergosterol Synthesis Inhibitor

Interaction with drugs

Taking Tata 1mg 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 ... More
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... More
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... More
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... More
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... More

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FAQs

Can Ketoconazole Anti Dandruff & Hair Care Shampoo | Helps Reduce Flakes & Scalp Itching | by Tata 1mg prevent hair loss?

No, Ketoconazole Anti Dandruff & Hair Care Shampoo | Helps Reduce Flakes & Scalp Itching | by Tata 1mg does not prevent hair loss.

Is Ketoconazole Anti Dandruff & Hair Care Shampoo | Helps Reduce Flakes & Scalp Itching | by Tata 1mg an antibiotic?

No, Ketoconazole Anti Dandruff & Hair Care Shampoo | Helps Reduce Flakes & Scalp Itching | by Tata 1mg is not an antibiotic as it does not kill bacteria. It belongs to triazole class of antifungal agents

Can Ketoconazole Anti Dandruff & Hair Care Shampoo | Helps Reduce Flakes & Scalp Itching | by Tata 1mg cause dry skin?

Yes, dry skin at the site of application is a common side effect of Ketoconazole Anti Dandruff & Hair Care Shampoo | Helps Reduce Flakes & Scalp Itching | by Tata 1mg

Does Ketoconazole Anti Dandruff & Hair Care Shampoo | Helps Reduce Flakes & Scalp Itching | by Tata 1mg block Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)?

Ketoconazole Anti Dandruff & Hair Care Shampoo | Helps Reduce Flakes & Scalp Itching | by Tata 1mg 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 Ketoconazole Anti Dandruff & Hair Care Shampoo | Helps Reduce Flakes & Scalp Itching | by Tata 1mg a steroid?

No, Ketoconazole Anti Dandruff & Hair Care Shampoo | Helps Reduce Flakes & Scalp Itching | by Tata 1mg is not a steroid. It belongs to triazole class of antifungal agents
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Manufacturer details

Name: Pure & Cure Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. (A subsidiary of Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)
Address: Plot No. 26A, 27-30, Sector-8A, I.I.E., SIDCUL, Ranipur, Haridwar-249 403, Uttarakhand/Vill. Manakpur, P.O. Lodhimajra, Baddi-173 205, Distt.-Solan, (H.P.)

Marketer details

Name: Tata 1mg Healthcare Solutions Private Limited
Address: B-23, 2nd & 3rd Floor, G.T Karnal Road, Industrial Area, New Delhi-110033
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: May, 2027

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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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