Ketovate Tablet

Composition of Ketovate Tablet

Ketovate Tablet contains Ketoconazole. It belongs to the Antifungal class of medicines.

Uses of Ketovate Tablet

• This medicine is used in the treatment of fungal skin infection
• ringworm
• athlete's foot
• dandruff and nail fungal infection.

Key benefits

• Acts directly on the infected skin
• Little absorption into the body

How Ketovate Tablet works

Ketoconazole kills the fungus on the skin by breaking down the membrane that holds its cells together.

How to take Ketovate Tablet

Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine is unlikely from skin use; swallowing the preparation may cause stomach upset. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Ketovate Tablet

Most side effects of Ketovate are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Burning or stinging
• Redness
• Itching
• Dryness
• Peeling

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Ketovate Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Keep applying for the full period your doctor stated, usually two to four weeks, and for a week or two after the rash has cleared. Stopping when it looks better is why ringworm keeps coming back. Apply a little beyond the visible edge of the patch — the fungus extends further than the redness. Do not use a combination cream containing a steroid on a fungal infection unless a doctor has specifically prescribed it. The steroid calms the redness while the fungus spreads underneath. See a doctor if the rash covers a large area, involves the scalp or nails, or has not improved in two weeks — these usually need tablets as well.

Do not take Ketovate if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. For external use only. Not for use in the eyes.

Interactions with other medicines

No significant interactions are expected from preparations used on the skin.

How to store Ketovate Tablet

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Ketovate Tablet

Keep the area clean and completely dry — fungus thrives in moisture and sweat. Wear loose cotton clothing, change it daily, and wash clothes and towels in hot water. Do not share towels, and treat affected family members at the same time.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

BAL PHARMA LTD

Therapeutic class:

Topical antifungal

Drug class:

Antifungal