Prevention and treatment of skin diseases caused by yeasts of the genusMalassezia: dandruff of scalp, dandruff dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis.
Composition:
1 g of shampoo contains 20 mg of ketoconazole. The shampoo contains cochineal red and butylated hydroxyanisole.
Action:
An imidazole derivative, an antifungal drug in the form of a topical formulation. It inhibits the biosynthesis of ergosterol, which is necessary for building the fungal cell membrane, which causes changes in its permeability and leads to cell death. Ketoconazole works with dermatophytes:Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Trichophyton tonsurans, Microsporum canis, Microsporum audouini, Microsporum gypseum and Epidermophyton floccosum and yeasts:Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis, Pityrosporum ovale (Malassezia ovale), Pityrosporum orbiculare (Malassezia furfur).
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to ketoconazole, other imidazole derivatives or any of the excipients of the preparation.
Precautions:
In the case of prior long-term treatment with corticosteroids, in order to avoid exacerbation of the symptoms of the disease after discontinuation of their use, a gradual (within 2 to 3 weeks) withdrawal from the treatment with corticosteroids is indicated. In the case of hypersensitivity reactions (redness and burning of the skin at the place of contact of the shampoo with the skin), the preparation should be discontinued. The preparation is not indicated for use in children under 12 years of age. Due to the content of butylhydroxyanisole, the preparation may cause a local skin reaction (eg contact dermatitis) or irritation of eyes and mucous membranes. Due to the content of cochineal red, the preparation may cause allergic reactions.
Pregnancy and lactation:
The preparation can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding if it is definitely necessary (ketoconazole applied topically in the form of a shampoo does not penetrate into the systemic circulation).
Side effects:
Uncommon: dysgeusia, folliculitis, eye irritation, increased tear secretion, acne, hair loss, contact dermatitis, dry skin, abnormal hair structure, rash, burning sensation of the skin, skin disorders, peeling of the epidermis, reactions at the application site ( erythema, irritation, hypersensitivity, pruritus, pustules, reaction). Not known: urticaria, change in hair color.
Dosage:
Outwardly. Adults and adolescents. Apply the right amount of medicinal shampoo to the hair moistened with water, rub up to the formation of foam. Rinse after approx. 5 min. Hair can be previously washed with a regular shampoo. In the case of long hair it is sufficient to apply the shampoo only to the scalp. Adults.Seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff - healing: 2 times a week for 2-4 weeks; prophylactically: once a week or for 2 weeksDandruff freak - healing: once a day for 5 consecutive days; prophylactically: before the summer period once a day for 3 consecutive days (1 treatment cycle).
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