KETOCONAZOLE TOPICAL is generally used in treatment of the treatment of fungal infections. Beclometasone Topical is generally used in treatment of the treatment of allergy symptoms.
Side effects
Application site burning
Application site reactions (burning
irritation
itching and redness)
Skin thinning
How it works
KETOCONAZOLE TOPICAL is a drug thats antifungal. It makes the condition better by destroying the fungal cell membrane resulting in the fungi to die. Beclometasone Topical is a steroid. It blocks the production of some chemical messengers that cause inflammation, redness, swlling & other allergies in the body thereby improving the condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is ketoconazole/Ketoconazole shampoo safe? Yes, all medicines (products) containing ketoconazole are safe at the recommended dose, frequency, and duration
Q. Is ketoconazole/ ketoconazole cream an antibiotic? No, ketoconazole is not an antibiotic as it does not kill bacteria. It is an antifungal agent
Q. What is ketoconazole/ketoconazole cream/Phytoral ointment used for? Ketoconazole containing products such as creams and Phytoral ointments are used to treat fungal infections of the skin such as tinea corporis (ring worm), tinea cruris (fungal infections of the groin or buttocks), tinea pedis (fungal infection of the foot [athlete's foot]), tinea manus (fungal infection of the hand)
Q. Can KETOCONAZOLE TOPICAL cause/ prevent hair loss? Yes, KETOCONAZOLE TOPICAL may rarely cause some hair loss. KETOCONAZOLE TOPICAL does not prevent hair loss
Q. Can KETOCONAZOLE TOPICAL cause dry skin? Yes, dry skin at the site of application is a common side effect of KETOCONAZOLE TOPICAL
Q. Can KETOCONAZOLE TOPICAL be used for conditions such as ring worms and psoriasis? KETOCONAZOLE TOPICAL is commonly used to treat fungal infections of skin such as ring worms. Psoriasis is not a fungal skin infection and use of ketoconazole is not warranted to treat this condition
Q. Is ketoconazole/ ketoconazole cream a steroid? No, ketoconazole is not a steroid. It is an antifungal agent
Q. Does ketoconazole block Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)? Ketoconazole has the ability to block the synthesis of all steroids produced by the adrenal gland, including the male sex hormone dihydrotestosterone. Testosterone synthesis from the testes is also blocked
Q. Does ketoconazole expire? Yes, medicines containing ketoconazole have an expiry date. Read the information given on the package for accurate expiry date.
Q. How long can I use beclomethasone topical? The duration should not be more than 4 weeks without consulting your doctor
Q. Is Beclometasone Topical safe? Beclometasone Topical is safe if used for the prescribed duration, at a prescribed dose as advised by your doctor.
Expert Advice
You have been prescribed KETOCONAZOLE TOPICAL for the treatment of fungal infections.Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Product Details
SKU: PC-60051 Product Description: Phytoral B Cream 15 gm is manufactured by Micro Labs Ltd Packing: Tube Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.