Ketorom Shampoo is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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) |
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Geriatric |
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Adult |
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Is the use of Ketorom Shampoo safe for pregnant women?
Ketorom Shampoo can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Ketorom Shampoo right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Ketorom Shampoo safe during breastfeeding?
Ketorom Shampoo is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ketorom Shampoo on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Ketorom Shampoo on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ketorom Shampoo on the Liver?
Use of Ketorom Shampoo may be dangerous for the liver. Do not use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ketorom Shampoo on the Heart?
Ketorom Shampoo has very mild side effects on the heart.
Ketorom Shampoo should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ketorom Shampoo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ketorom Shampoo habit forming or addictive?
Ketorom Shampoo does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ketorom Shampoo you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Ketorom Shampoo only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ketorom Shampoo for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ketorom Shampoo
Taking Ketorom Shampoo with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ketorom Shampoo
Taking alcohol with Ketorom Shampoo can be dangerous.
Yes, Ketorom Shampoo is effectively used in the ringworm. Please consult a dermatologist before using this medicine.
No, Ketorom Shampoo is not an antibacterial drug. It is an antifungal drug that 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 (a fungal infection between the toes known as athlete's foot).
Take Ketorom Shampoo as directed by your dermatologist. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your dermatologist.
Yes, shampoo form of Ketorom Shampoo blocks the DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) in the scalp when used along with finasteride. Clinical studies have found this combination to be safe and effective in treating androgenetic alopecia in men.
Ketorom 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.
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References
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