Ketostar Soap | Derma Care | For Dandruff Relief

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Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:07 PM (IST)

Ketostar Soap | Derma Care | For Dandruff Relief is a prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that are used to treat dandruff. It kills the microorganisms causing dandruff and provides relief from itchy and flaky scalp.

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General Information

Contains

Cetrimide (0.5% w/w)+ Ketoconazole (2% w/w)

Marketer

Mankind Pharma Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Ketostar Soap | Derma Care | For Dandruff Relief should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. It is for external use only.

Do not use this medicine more than the recommended dose. Inform your doctor if you have known allergies from this medicine. The common side effects of this medicine include burning, itching, irritation and redness at the application site.

If these side effects or any other symptoms which you think are because of this medicine persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are suffering from any other disease.

Uses of Ketostar Soap

Dandruff

Benefits of Ketostar Soap

Dandruff
Ketostar Soap | Derma Care | For Dandruff Relief is used to control dandruff and gives relief from scaly, flaky and itchy scalp. It kills and stops the growth of fungus that causes dandruff. Apply it on the scalp and leave it on for a few minutes before rinsing it off. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Ketostar Soap

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 Ketostar

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Ketostar Soap

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

How Ketostar Soap works

Ketostar Soap | Derma Care | For Dandruff Relief is a combination of two medicines: Cetrimide and Ketoconazole, which treats dandruff. Cetrimide is an antiseptic which kills bacteria, fungi and viruses on the scalp, and treats flaky and itchy scalp. Ketoconazole is an antifungal. It works by stopping the growth of dandruff-causing fungi by preventing them from forming their own protective covering.

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Quick tips

Ketostar Soap | Derma Care | For Dandruff Relief is used for the treatment of dandruff and thus relieves flakiness and itching.
Use twice weekly for 2-4 weeks. Clean and dry your scalp before applying it.
To help prevent dandruff from returning, you can continue to use Ketostar Soap | Derma Care | For Dandruff Relief once every 1-2 weeks or as prescribed by the doctor.
Try not to get the medicine into your eyes or mouth but if this happens, rinse it out with water as soon as possible.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ketostar Soap | Derma Care | For Dandruff Relief is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

Frequently asked questions

How to use Ketostar Soap | Derma Care | For Dandruff Relief?

Wash your hair or infected part of the skin with Ketostar Soap | Derma Care | For Dandruff Relief. Keep it for 3 to 5 minutes and then rinse it thoroughly.

Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Ketostar Soap | Derma Care | For Dandruff Relief?

The use of Ketostar Soap | Derma Care | For Dandruff Relief is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to any of its components or excipients. Consult your doctor if you are not sure about using Ketostar Soap | Derma Care | For Dandruff Relief.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Ketostar Soap | Derma Care | For Dandruff Relief?

Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

References

Robertson DB, Maibach HI. Dermatologic Pharmacology. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1047-1065.
Fox LP, Merk HF, Bickers DR. Dermatological Pharmacology. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1679-1706.
Cetrimide. Nottingham, UK: BCM Ltd.; 2014. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Ketoconazole. High Wycombe, Bucks: Janssen-Cilag Ltd.; 1998 [revised 8 Feb. 2019]. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Cefpodoxime proxetil, dicloxacillin. Delhi, India, Zeelab, Pharmacy; [Accessed 04 Nov. 2025] (online). Available from:

User feedback

Patients taking Ketostar Soap | Derma Care | For Dandruff Relief

Once A Day

100%

What are you using Ketostar Soap for?

Others

65%

Dandruff

19%

Fungal infections

11%

Infections

How much was the improvement?

Average

49%

Poor

29%

Excellent

22%

What were the side-effects while using Ketostar Soap | Derma Care | For Dandruff Relief?

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

53%

No Side Effect

21%

Itching

11%

Dryness

Skin irritation

How do you take Ketostar Soap?

With or without food

69%

Empty stomach

26%

With food

Please rate Ketostar Soap | Derma Care | For Dandruff Relief on price

Average

53%

Expensive

27%

Not Expensive

20%

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Manufacturer details

Name: A)Om Sai Pharma Pack
Address: A)Plot No.38 & 39, Sector -11, I.I.E., Sidcul, Haridwar, Uttarakhand -249403

Marketer details

Name: Mankind Pharma Ltd
Address: 208, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi - 110020

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Ketostar Soap | Derma Care | For Dandruff Relief. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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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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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Ketostar Soap

Benefits of Ketostar Soap

Side effects of Ketostar Soap

How to use Ketostar Soap

How Ketostar Soap works

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

How to use Ketostar Soap | Derma Care | For Dandruff Relief?

Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Ketostar Soap | Derma Care | For Dandruff Relief?

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Ketostar Soap | Derma Care | For Dandruff Relief?

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

References

User feedback

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