COMPOSITION:
Each 1g Kenazol Shampoo contains 20mg ketoconazole.
INDICATIONS:
KENAZOL shampoo has a potent activity against pathogenic dermatophytes and yeasts including pityrosporon Spp. KENAZOL shampoo is used in:
The treatment and protection of seborrhoeic dermatitis in head scalp. It rapidly relieves the scaling and pruritus usually associated with such dermatitis.
The treatment of pityriasis versicolor.
The treatment of Pityriasis capitis.
USAGE:
Hair (or the affected areas of the skin) should be rubbed thoroughly with KENAZOL shampoo and must be left with contact of skin for 3 - 5 minutes، then rinsed with water adequately.
The period of treatment in :
Pityriasis versicolor: once daily for 5 days.
Seborrhoeic dermatitis and dandruff: twice weekly for 2 - 4 weeks.
The period of protection in :
Pityriasis versicolor: once daily for 3 days in a single treatment course before exposure to sunshine.
Seborrhoeic dermatitis and dandruff: once every 1 - 2 weeks.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Hypersensitivity to ketoconazole or to any ingredients.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Irritation has been reported rarely.
PRECAUTIONS:
- Irritation may occur when KENAZOL shampoo is used immediately after prolonged treatment with topical corticosteroides on the same area. Therefore it is recommended to wait about 2 weeks after stopping treatment with topical corticosteroides before using KENAZOL shampoo.
- Keep out of the eyes، If KENAZOL shampoo got into the eyes، they should be washed with water.
USE IN PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
No ketoconazole is detected in plasma following topical administration، but care should be taken.
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