About Ketocip 1% Shampoo
Ketocip 1% Shampoo is a medicated antifungal shampoo primarily used to treat and prevent dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis caused by fungal infections.
This is no ordinary shampoo, which is given in the form of a medication to cure dandruff along with other scalp issues like-
- Dry skin
- Itching
Since it is a shampoo product, you need to use it at the time of bathing daily for a few months to see positive changes.
Manufacturer
Cipla Ltd.
Composition
The most critical part of its composition is the 1% Ketoconazole (w/v), as this is the medicine that provides the therapeutic effect against fungal infections of the scalp.
How does Ketocip 1% Shampoo work?
Ketoconazole is an azole antifungal that works by interfering with the fungal cell membrane, which kills the fungus (like Malassezia yeast, which contributes to dandruff) and prevents it from growing.
How is Ketocip 1% Shampoo used?
Use the shampoo during your daily bath, as you can understand. When bathing, use a prescribed amount of the shampoo on your scalp and massage your head for a few minutes.
Until the infection is fully cured, which takes a few weeks or months, use it daily.
- Sometimes the doctors can tell you to use it two times a day, but that is in the most severe and rare cases.
- Depending on what the patient wants, you can also wash your scalp with a conditioner after using the shampoo and rinsing your scalp.
- However, we recommend consulting using any kind of other topical products along with Ketocip 1% Shampoo to avoid any chances of interaction.
Dosage
The doctors recommend the use of Ketocip 2% Shampoo based on the type of infection, whether it is caused by any fungi or yeast, and the severity.
For severe issues
Use a small amount, generally 2-3 ml, 2 times a day for 5 to 7 days and then once daily for 2-3 weeks.
For mild issues
For mild issues, the doctors will usually tell you to use ½ to 1 ml per sitting of use.
Use it just one time daily for 12 to 15 days.
Dose for children
- Use of the Ketocip 1% Shampoos is safe for children only above the age of 6 to 8 years.
- Consult with your child’s doctor first before using the shampoo directly on your child.
- Remember that sometimes the medication can be too harsh for the skin of the child, which can cause severe side effects.
Dosage parameters
- Never increase the amount of use to cure infections faster.
- Using an excess dose may cause skin issues like rashes, irritation, or severe burning.
- Use it daily, avoid missed doses as much as you can to get the fastest cure.
- After each use, rinse your head with plenty of water and avoid direct skin contact with any other part.
Precautions And Warnings
Pregnancy
There is generally a finding that pregnant mothers can use a topical remedy for dandruff like Ketocip 1% Shampoo, as it does not show any major chances of interaction.
Breastfeeding
The same direction as with pregnancy, as no major interactions have been found for the baby or the mother in this case.
Addictions
The doctors always recommend that patients use Ketocip 1% Shampoo to get rid of alcohol use habits. Although not sure, scientists feel that somehow drinking too much alcohol causes skin dryness and itching, which can increase fungal infections on your scalp.
Driving
No major interactions have been found when driving after bathing using the Ketocip 1% Shampoo.
Other health issues
Yes, since the Ketocip 1% Shampoo is a topical remedy for fungal scalp infections like dandruff, you need to tell mostly about any skin disorders, allergies, and other conditions. Let us give you a few health conditions under which it is not safe to use the Ketocip 1% Shampoo-
- Bacterial skin infections on the scalp
- Sensitive skin
- Cuts
- Wounds
- High BP
Interactions of Ketocip 1% Shampoo With Other Medicines
Use of Ketocip 1% Shampoo is not safe with other medicines for curing dandruff or other daily use bathing products, like-
- Other topical creams, solutions, or gels are used to cure the same infections.
- Oral medicines with the same composition
- Other shampoos, soaps, hair gel, and so on.
Interactions of the medicine have also been found with high doses of painkillers, sleeping pills, and muscle pain relievers.
Side Effects
Side effects of the Ketocip 1% Shampoo mostly affect the skin when you use it in excess.
- Rashes
- Itching
- Swelling
- Burning
- Irritation
Most of these issues remain mild and then disappear within a few days of use. In the rare case of side effects getting more and more severe, it is a curious issue to discuss with the doctors.
Allergic side effects
Lab studies show a rare allergic tendency to the use of Ketocip 1% Shampoo.
- Signs of allergies, like hives
- Itching on the face and lips
- Swelling of limbs
Benefits of Taking Ketocip 1% Shampoo
It helps to get rid of the usual signs of dandruff, like dry scalp skin and itchiness, within a few days. In addition, it also gets rid of the fungal infection that is the root cause of the dandruff-giving rise to a permanent cure.
Where To Store Ketocip 1% Shampoo?
Store the Ketocip 1% Shampoo in the bathroom, which is the right area to store, as you need it daily at the time of bathing.
FAQs
Can Ketocip 1% Shampoo Cause Darkening Of My Skin?
It is one of the rare issues that is a severe issue with very few people. However, it can cause some permanent skin changes.
What If Severe Irritation Occurs After Applying The Ketocip 1% Shampoo?
If the use of the Ketocip 1% Shampoo irritates the scalp, which is one of the few and rare issues, stop using it immediately and talk to the doctor.
Can the Use of Ketocip 1% Shampoo Lead to Sunlight Sensitivity?
This is another one of those rare problems that has been seen in some patients, where applying the cream and sunlight exposure will cause severe irritation and burning or sometimes even rashes.
What Is My Tenure Of Use For Ketocip 1% Shampoo?
As per reviews given from most patients, good positive results have been seen in 3 to 4 weeks of using the shampoo if the issue is a mild problem of dandruff, and to get a full cure.
Is Ketocip 1% Shampoo Effective in Small Children?
Yes, it can be applied, but in a very small dose, which depends on the actual child’s age, along with the weight of child.
