Sivoket Soap 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.

Sivoket Soap 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 Sivoket Soap

Dandruff

Benefits of Sivoket Soap

In Dandruff

Sivoket Soap 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 Sivoket 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 Sivoket

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

How to use Sivoket Soap

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

How Sivoket Soap works

Sivoket Soap 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Sivoket Soap may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Sivoket Soap during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Sivoket Soap?

If you miss a dose of Sivoket Soap, apply 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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₹1.17/soap

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Ketokem-CT Soap

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₹1.36/soap

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Ketostar Soap | Derma Care | For Dandruff Relief

Mankind Pharma Ltd

₹2.02/gm of soap

44% costlier

ZyKT Soap

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₹1.8/gm of soap

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Ketamide Soap

Sol Derma Pharmaceuiticals Pvt Ltd

₹1.87/gm of soap

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Quick tips

Sivoket Soap 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 Sivoket Soap 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.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Patient concerns

My scalp is very dry I do not apply hair oil because it makes my face oily What should i do to get rid of dry scalp?

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Dry could be dandruffScales are there due to dandruff

Dandruff and skin allergy due to dandruff, rashes on skin due to dandruff

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

Due SCALPE LOTION - thrice weekly on alternate day for 4wks. . Kip it for 5mins in wet scalp and wash offPost pictures of the allegyPlz post a picture wch will help me to diagnose and treat use proper light else plz visit a dermatologist for a face to face consultation and examination

FAQs

How to use Sivoket Soap?

Wash your hair or infected part of the skin with Sivoket Soap. Keep it for 3 to 5 minutes and then rinse it thoroughly.

Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Sivoket Soap?

The use of Sivoket Soap 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 Sivoket Soap.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Sivoket Soap?

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.

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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:

Marketer details

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Country of origin: India

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