Description

🧴 Composition & Primary Use

• Contains Ketoconazole (2% w/w) and Allantoin (0.2% w/w) as active ingredients (Apollo Pharmacy, Practo).
• Ketoconazole is a broad-spectrum antifungal agent that works by disrupting the fungal cell membrane, eliminating fungi. Allantoin soothes and hydrates irritated skin (Apollo Pharmacy, DelMeds.com).
• Indicated for treating fungal skin infections such as:
  • Ringworm (tinea)
  • Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)
  • Jock itch
  • Pityriasis versicolor
  • Seborrheic dermatitis or fungal sweat rash (1mg, Apollo Pharmacy, Practo).

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✅ How to Use

1. Clean and thoroughly dry the affected skin before application.
2. Dust the powder lightly over the area and surrounding skin. Avoid rubbing.
3. Use twice daily, or as directed by your healthcare provider, typically for 2–6 weeks depending on infection type (DawaiWala, Apollo Pharmacy).
4. Do not wash the treated area for at least 3 hours post‑application (Apollo Pharmacy).
5. After use, wash your hands unless the hands themselves are treated.

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⚠️ Common Side Effects

• Burning, stinging, itching, irritation, or redness at application site
• Dryness, scaling, peeling, or blistering of skin
• In rare cases: thinning of hair, color/texture changes of skin or hair (GetOMeds, Practo).

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❗ When to Seek Medical Advice

• If irritation persists, worsens, or if you experience hives, swelling, or breathing difficulties—possible allergic reaction
• No improvement after 2–4 weeks, or infection recurs after stopping treatment
• Severe symptoms like blistering, crusting, or rash expansion (GetOMeds).

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⚙️ Precautions & Special Warnings

• External use only; avoid contact with eyes, nose, mouth, or open wounds. Rinse immediately with water if contact occurs (Apollo Pharmacy).
• Flammable: avoid open flames or smoking during and soon after use (Practo).
• May cause photosensitivity—skin may burn more easily; use sun protection or cover treated areas (1mg).
• Use with caution if you have asthma or sulfite allergy—consult your doctor first (Practo).
• Pregnancy & breastfeeding: use only if clearly needed and advised by a doctor. Avoid application near the breast area during nursing (GetOMeds).
• Keep out of reach of children and store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight (TrueMeds).

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🛡️ Interaction & Drug Information

• Low risk of systemic absorption, so drug–drug interactions are minimal for topical use
• However, for oral ketoconazole (not relevant here), it can interact with medications like warfarin, statins, ciclosporin, phenytoin, rifampicin, benzodiazepines, etc.—discuss with your physician if on such meds  (Tabsul).

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📋 Summary Table

Attribute	Details
Composition	Ketoconazole 2% + Allantoin 0.2%
Uses	Fungal skin infections (ringworm, athlete’s foot, etc.)
Application Frequency	Typically twice daily
Treatment Duration	2–4 weeks for moist areas; up to 6 weeks for foot infections
Common Side Effects	Burning, itching, redness, dryness
Major Precautions	Avoid eyes and mucous membranes; flammable; photosensitivity
Pregnancy/Breastfeeding	Use only after medical advice
Storage	Keep in cool, dry place; avoid children