Ketoconazole+Zinc Pyrithione
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Dandruff |
| Therapy | Anti-Dandruff |
| Side Effects | Dry hair, skin burning sensation, thinning of the hair, change of hair texture |
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Molecule Description
Ketoconazole+Zinc Pyrithione is used in dandruff and flaky scalp. It contains a combination of ketoconazole and zinc pyrithione as its active ingredients. Ketoconazole binds to the fungal cell membrane and inhibits its growth by altering the permeability of cell membranes. Ketoconazole+Zinc Pyrithione should be used as advised by your doctor.
Uses
Ketoconazole+Zinc Pyrithione is used for the treatment and prevention of dandruff.
Contraindications
When should one not use Ketoconazole+Zinc Pyrithione
If you are allergic to ketoconazole or zinc pyrithione or any other contents of Ketoconazole+Zinc Pyrithione
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Dry hair
- Skin burning sensation
- Thinning of the hair
- Change of hair texture
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- Your skin condition doesn't improve, worsens or if you experience any side effects.
- Take precautions to ensure the medicine does not get into your eyes if it does wash your eyes with cold water gently.
- You are applying any steroid creams, gradually decrease the application over 2-3 weeks. Suddenly stopping it is not advised as it may worsen your skin problems.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Ketoconazole and zinc pyrithione are antifungal medicines. Dandruff is caused by a fungus Malassezia residing on the scalp. It inhibits the growth of fungus and yeasts by altering the permeability of fungal cell membranes. Hence, it prevents the growth of fungus and yeast. It results in the death of a fungal cell.
Dosage
Overdose
As Ketoconazole+Zinc Pyrithione is only for external use, cases of overdose are unlikely. However, upon accidental ingestion contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
If you miss applying Ketoconazole+Zinc Pyrithione, apply it the next time you wash your hair. Do not over apply the medicine just to compensate for the missed application.
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References:
- Ketoconazole 2% w/w Shampoo - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 10 June 2026]
- Ketoconazole 2% w/w Shampoo - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 10 June 2026]
- Ketoconazole Topical: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2022 [cited 10 June 2026]
- The effects of a shampoo containing zinc pyrithione on the control of dandruff [Internet]. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2022 [cited 10 June 2026]
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