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Indications/Uses
Ketoconazole + Zinc Pyrithione (Dermazole Plus) suspension (shampoo) is used for the prevention and treatment of infection in which Malassezia (previously called Pityrosporum) is likely involved; such as dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and tinea (pityriasis) versicolor.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Always use this medicine exactly as the doctor instructed. Check with the doctor or pharmacist if not sure.
How much to use: Wet hair and scalp thoroughly with water. Apply sufficient shampoo to wash the scalp and hair and lather well. Leave for 3-5 minutes before rinsing thoroughly.
The recommended dose for Adults, Elderly and Children: For Treatment: Dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis: Wash hair twice weekly for 2-4 weeks.
Tinea versicolor: Once daily for a maximum of 5 days.
Prophylaxis: Dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis: Use once every 1-2 weeks.
Tinea versicolor: Once daily for a maximum of 3 days before exposure to sunshine.
What to do if the patient missed a dose: If the patient missed a treatment with Dermazole Plus, use it as soon as remembered.
If the patient has any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask the doctor or pharmacist.
How much to use: Wet hair and scalp thoroughly with water. Apply sufficient shampoo to wash the scalp and hair and lather well. Leave for 3-5 minutes before rinsing thoroughly.
The recommended dose for Adults, Elderly and Children: For Treatment: Dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis: Wash hair twice weekly for 2-4 weeks.
Tinea versicolor: Once daily for a maximum of 5 days.
Prophylaxis: Dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis: Use once every 1-2 weeks.
Tinea versicolor: Once daily for a maximum of 3 days before exposure to sunshine.
What to do if the patient missed a dose: If the patient missed a treatment with Dermazole Plus, use it as soon as remembered.
If the patient has any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask the doctor or pharmacist.
Overdosage
Signs and Symptoms of Overdose: As the shampoo is for external use only, and Ketoconazole is almost unabsorbed into systemic blood flow, the development of overdose symptoms is unlikely. In case of accidental ingestion of shampoo only supportive and symptomatic measures are used. Do not induce vomiting and perform gastric lavage to prevent aspiration.
What to do when the patient has taken more than the recommended dosage: In the event of overdose, supportive and symptomatic measures should be carried out.
What to do when the patient has taken more than the recommended dosage: In the event of overdose, supportive and symptomatic measures should be carried out.
Contraindications
Do not use if: Hypersensitivity to Ketoconazole and Zinc Pyrithione or any of the excipients.
Special Precautions
Dermazole Plus may be irritating to mucous membranes of the eyes and contact with this area should be avoided. If the shampoo does get into the eyes, they should be bathed gently with cold water.
Use In Pregnancy & Lactation
Dermazole Plus is not contraindicated for pregnancy or lactation, but caution should be exercised.
Adverse Reactions
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue: erythema, burning sensation of the skin, itching, acne, contact dermatitis, skin irritation, rash, pustular rash at the application site, urticaria, xerosis, skin flaking enhancement, sense of discomfort, hypersensitivity.
Appendages of skin: folliculitis, hair restructuring, excessive hair dryness or oiliness, hair loss (baldness), change in hair color (generally in patients with chemically damaged or gray hair), nail discoloration. There are known cases of straightening of naturally curly hair.
Nervous system and sense organs: eye irritation, eyelid edema, excessive tearing, taste perversion (dysgeusia), paresthesia, hypersensitivity.
Immune system: hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactoid reactions.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue: erythema, burning sensation of the skin, itching, acne, contact dermatitis, skin irritation, rash, pustular rash at the application site, urticaria, xerosis, skin flaking enhancement, sense of discomfort, hypersensitivity.
Appendages of skin: folliculitis, hair restructuring, excessive hair dryness or oiliness, hair loss (baldness), change in hair color (generally in patients with chemically damaged or gray hair), nail discoloration. There are known cases of straightening of naturally curly hair.
Nervous system and sense organs: eye irritation, eyelid edema, excessive tearing, taste perversion (dysgeusia), paresthesia, hypersensitivity.
Immune system: hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactoid reactions.
Storage
Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.
Action
Dermazole Plus contains Ketoconazole which acts against dermatophytes yeast and yeast-like fungi of different strains.
It also contains Zinc Pyrithione which has antimicrobial and antifungal activity.
It also contains Zinc Pyrithione which has antimicrobial and antifungal activity.
MedsGo Class
Psoriasis, Seborrhea & Ichthyosis Preparations
Features
Dosage
2% / 1% w/v
Ingredients
- Ketoconazole
- Zinc
Packaging
Shampoo 100ml
Generic Name
Ketoconazole / Zinc Pyrithione
Registration Number
DR-XY45938
Classification
Over-The-Counter (OTC)
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