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Ketoconazole Shampoo is used to treat and prevent dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis, with symptoms such as red, inflamed, dry, itchy or flaky scalp. Most sufferers of these conditions have a lack of yeast balance on the scalp. Ketoconazole works by controlling the excess cells that cause dandruff, and treats the symptoms associated with it.
Ketoconazole works by binding to the hair’s natural protein and destroys fungi and yeasts by preventing them from producing a substance called ergosterol, an essential component of fungal cell membranes. This disrupts the fungal cell membrane, causing holes to appear in it and allowing essential cell components to leak out. This kills the fungi and clears up the infection, keeping dandruff and its associated symptoms at bay.
Follow the instructions below to ensure appropriate use of this medication:
If your dandruff symptoms are showing no signs of getting better after four weeks of using the shampoo, please consult your GP for further advice.
In the event you miss a dose, it is safe to apply the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if enough time has passed that you should be applying your next dose instead, simply skip the missed dose and resume your typical application schedule.
Always use this medication exactly as your clinician has told you. Check with our clinical team or your GP or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Just because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
Some side-effects of Ketoconazole includes:
For full information on side effects and correct use, see the patient information leaflet. If any side effects concern you, or you are experiencing any of the side effects mentioned in the patient information leaflet whilst taking this medication, please contact our clinical team or speak to your GP.
If you're using a mild steroid cream (such as hydrocortisone) to help with swelling or inflammation caused by the skin infection, put the steroid cream on in the morning and the Ketoconazole in the evening.
You can use Ketoconazole shampoo if you're pregnant. Only tiny amounts are absorbed into your body so it will not affect your baby.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to this medication. These include:It is important that you let us know which prescription, over-the-counter medicines and recreational drugs you are currently taking. You must also tell us about any other medical conditions that you currently have (or had in the past). This will help us ensure the prescribed medication is safe and appropriate for you to take.
For full information on warnings, medication interactions and contraindications, refer to the Patient Information Leaflet. Please read all packaging and the Patient Information Leaflet before taking any new medicine and inform our clinical team or your GP of medicines you are taking or intend to take.
