Ketoap Soap

Composition

Ketoconazole 2% w/w (medicated antifungal soap)

Uses of Ketoap Soap

Fungal skin infections such as tinea (ringworm), athlete’s foot, jock itch, cutaneous candidiasis; helps reduce dandruff/seborrheic dermatitis when used on affected body areas as advised.

• •Treats fungal skin infections
• •Relieves itching and redness
• •Reduces scaling and flaking
• •Helps prevent recurrence with regular use
• •Convenient cleansing-based therapy

How it works

Ketoconazole is an imidazole antifungal that inhibits ergosterol synthesis, an essential component of fungal cell membranes. This damages the fungal membrane and stops fungal growth, relieving itching, redness and scaling.

Directions for use

For external use only. Wet skin, apply soap to affected area and surrounding skin, lather and leave for 1–2 minutes, then rinse and dry well. Use once daily or as directed by a doctor; continue for the full prescribed duration even if symptoms improve.

Side effects

Common side effects of Ketoap Soap may include:

• •Skin irritation
• •burning/stinging
• •itching
• •redness
• •dryness
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