Prophylaxis and treatment of local fungal infections caused by yeast of the genusMalassezia in dandruff of the scalp, in seborrheic dermatitis, in dandruff dandruff.
Composition:
1 ml of medicinal shampoo contains 20 mg of ketoconazole.
Action:
An imidazole derivative, an antifungal medication in the form of a shampoo. It inhibits the biosynthesis of ergosterol, in the fungal cell membrane, which changes its permeability and cell death. It works on dermatophytes (genMicrosporum, Trichophyton, Epidermophyton), yeasts (Candida spp., Cryptococcus neoformans, Malassezia, Pityrosporum ovale andPityrosporum orbiculare) and dimorphic fungi (genusCoccidioides, Histoplasma, Paracoccidioides). After shampooing, dandruff and pruritus were resolved and a significant reduction in the number of fungi of the genus was observedpityrosporum. After surface application to the skin, the absorption of ketoconazole is minimal.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to ketoconazole or any of the excipients.
Precautions:
The safety and efficacy of the preparation in children has not been determined. If you experience hypersensitivity reactions manifesting, among others redness and itching of the skin at the place of contact with the shampoo, the preparation should be discontinued. Seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff is often accompanied by increased hair loss. There may be cases of increased hair loss when using the product. The preparation contains cartel red which may cause allergic reactions.
Pregnancy and lactation:
During pregnancy and breastfeeding the preparation can be used in extreme necessity (no penetration of ketoconazole into body fluids, even after prolonged, external use of shampoo).
Side effects:
The preparation may cause local itching, burning, contact dermatitis, irritation. Hair greasy or dry may rarely occur.
Dosage:
Apply the right amount of medicinal shampoo to the hair moistened with water, rub until foam forms. Rinse after about 5 min. In dandruff of the scalp and seborrheic dermatitis: curative - 2 times a week for 2-4 weeks; prophylactically once every 2 weeks. In dandruff dandruff: therapeutic - once a day for 5 days; prophylactically - before the summer period once a day for the Next 3 days. Hair can be pre-washed with a regular shampoo.