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Ketocon200mg

Rx
Generic:
Ketoconazole
Dosage form:
Tablet
Pack size:
Strip (10 Tablet)
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Pack: ৳ 90

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At a glance

Ketoconazole is an antifungal medication used for the treatment of fungal skin infections, seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff, and pityriasis versicolor.

Indications
  • Fungal skin infections (tinea pedis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris)
  • Seborrheic dermatitis
  • Dandruff (pityriasis capitis)
  • Pityriasis versicolor
  • Vaginal candidiasis
  • Other systemic mycoses
Dosage

Adult Dose (Shampoo):

  • Seborrheic dermatitis/Dandruff: twice weekly × 2-4 weeks (treatment); once every 1-2 weeks (prophylaxis)
  • Pityriasis versicolor: once daily × 5 days

Adult Dose (Cream):

  • Tinea pedis: twice daily × 1 week (mild); more severe until symptoms resolve
  • Other infections: once or twice daily; tinea versicolor 2-3 weeks; tinea corporis 3-4 weeks

Adult Dose (Tablet):

  • Vaginal candidiasis: 200 mg twice daily × 5 days
  • Other: 200 mg once daily until 1 week after symptoms resolve

Child Dose (Tablet): 3.3-6.6 mg/kg/day once daily

Side effects

Shampoo:

  • Local burning sensation
  • Itching
  • Contact dermatitis
  • Oily and dry hair (rare)

Cream:

  • Application site burning
  • Erythema
  • Pruritus
  • Skin exfoliation
  • Dry skin

Tablet:

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Vomiting
Precautions & warnings

Precautions:

  • After prolonged topical corticosteroid use, gradually withdraw over 2-3 weeks (to prevent rebound effect)
  • If shampoo gets into eyes, bathe with water
  • Not for ophthalmic use (cream)
  • Monitor liver enzymes in patients with previous liver disease (tablet)
  • Discontinue tablet if signs of liver reaction (nausea, fatigue, pale stools, dark urine, jaundice)
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