Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo

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Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo Information



Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo Benefits & Uses

Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Dandruff
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: Apply on scalp
  • Dosage Form: Shampoo
  • Dosage Route: Topical
  • Frequency: 2 Weekly
  • Course Duration: 4 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult
  • Disease: Dandruff
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: Apply on scalp
  • Dosage Form: Shampoo
  • Dosage Route: Topical
  • Frequency: 2 Weekly
  • Course Duration: 4 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Dandruff
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: Apply on scalp
  • Dosage Form: Shampoo
  • Dosage Route: Topical
  • Frequency: 2 Weekly
  • Course Duration: 4 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo safe for pregnant women?


    No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

  • Is the use of Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo safe during breastfeeding?


    No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo will cause side effects or not.

  • What is the effect of Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo on the Kidneys?


    In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo on kidneys.

  • What is the effect of Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo on the Liver?


    Information about safety of Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

  • What is the effect of Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo on the Heart?


    Side effects of Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.



Severe Interaction of Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo with Other Drugs

Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo

  • Is this Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo.

Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo


    Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo, due to a lack of research on this.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo with alcohol.



Frequently asked Questions about Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo

Question over 4 years ago

Does Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo thin the skin ?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

No, Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo does not make the skin thinner. No known case has been found regarding skin thinning with Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo. 

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Take Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo as directed by your dermatologist. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your dermatologist.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo is a brand name of ketoconazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called antifungal agents. It is used to treat fungal infections such as tinea corporis (fungal infection of the skin or scalp known as ringworm), tinea cruris (fungal infection in the skin of the genitals known as Jock itch), tinea pedis (fungal infection between the toes also known as athlete's foot), cutaneous candidiasis (skin and nail fungal infection), tinea versicolor (discolored patches of skin), and vaginal candidiasis (a yeast infection of the vagina). Over the counter ketoconazole shampoo control flaking, scaling, and itching of the scalp caused by dandruff.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I use Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo without consulting a doctor?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a dermatologist. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a dermatologist recommendation.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo be used for acne?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

No, ideally Candid K Anti Dandruff Shampoo can't be used for acne (pimples) because it is not a fungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options to treat acne.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Nizoral (ketoconazole)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 792-793

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 174-177

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 890



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