Ketoconazole + Piroctone Olamine

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta

Last updated 16 Apr 2020 | 11:12 AM (UTC)

Ketoconazole + Piroctone Olamine Uses

Ketoconazole+Piroctone Olamine is used in the treatment of dandruff.

How Ketoconazole + Piroctone Olamine works

Ketoconazole + Piroctone Olamine is a combination of two antifungal medicines: Ketoconazole and Piroctone Olamine which treat dandruff. Ketoconazole kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. Piroctone Olamine works by penetrating the cell membrane of the fungi to interfere with their energy metabolism and oxygen uptake. This kills the fungi and clears up the infection.

Common side effects of Ketoconazole + Piroctone Olamine

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

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Medicine brands for Ketoconazole + Piroctone Olamine

Logidruf

Canixa Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

₹360 to ₹375

2 variant(s)

Tricodruf

Zhenpi Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

₹210 to ₹210

1 variant(s)

Follicure

Staunch Health Care Pvt Ltd

₹175 to ₹175

1 variant(s)

Magidruf

Oziel Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹285 to ₹285

1 variant(s)

Flakeoff

Transcend Therapeutics Pvt Ltd

₹290 to ₹290

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Ketoconazole + Piroctone Olamine

Ketoconazole + Piroctone Olamine must be applied to the affected area as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Before each application, wash the affected area with soap and water and dry well.
Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
Stop using Ketoconazole + Piroctone Olamine and inform your doctor if you notice any irritation or any other skin infection.
Inform your doctor if the treated skin area does not improve after 2-4 weeks of treatment.