Bioket 2% Shampoo
Bioket 2% Shampoo is an anti-fungal medicine used for treatment of dandruff. It kills and inhibits the growth of microorganisms that cause dandruff. It also hydrates the scalp and provides relief from itchiness and flakiness associated with dandruff.
Bioket 2% Shampoo
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Bioket 2% Shampoo is an anti-fungal medicine used for treatment of dandruff. It kills and inhibits the growth of microorganisms that cause dandruff. It also hydrates the scalp and provides relief from itchiness and flakiness associated with dandruff.
Bioket 2% Shampoo is an anti-fungal medicine used for treatment of dandruff. It kills and inhibits the growth of microorganisms that cause dandruff. It also hydrates the scalp and provides relief from itchiness and flakiness associated with dandruff.
Bioket 2% Shampoo is for external use only. Use it in the exact dose and duration advised by your doctor. Read the instructions thoroughly before using the medicine. Do not use it more than the recommended dose. Continue using for as long as the doctor has prescribed. Avoid direct contact with your eyes. In the case of accidental contact, rinse it off thoroughly with cold water.
Common side effects of this medicine include burning, itching, irritation and redness at the application site. Occasionally it can cause thinning of your hair. These are not usually serious, but if they persist or get worse, let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways to reduce or treat them.
Before using Bioket 2% Shampoo, inform your doctor if you have a known history of allergic reaction to ketoconazole or any of the ingredients in this product. Let your doctor also know if you have recently used another medicine that contains a steroid or had an allergic reaction to another antifungal medicine. To make sure it is safe, pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
03Uses
Treatment of Dandruff
04How To Use
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.
05How It Works
Bioket 2% Shampoo is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Bioket Shampoo?
A: If you miss a dose of Bioket 2% Shampoo, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Side Effects
Abnormal hair texture
Application site tingling
08Safety Information
Alcohol:
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy:
No interaction found/established
Breast feeding:
No interaction found/established
Driving:
No interaction found/established
Kidney:
No interaction found/established
Liver:
No interaction found/established
09Drug Tips
Bioket 2% Shampoo is used for the treatment and prevention of fungal infections of the skin and scalp such as dandruff.
Leave the shampoo on for three to five minutes before rinsing.
Take care to avoid getting it in your eyes. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Your usual shampoo can be used as necessary between treatment with Bioket 2% Shampoo.
References
Sources and references
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Bennett JE. Antifungal Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1576.
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Ketoconazole 2% w/w Shampoo [EMC SmPC]. Tipperary, Ireland: Pinewood Healthcare; 2023. [Accessed 26 Jan. 2024] (online) Available from: View
Ketoconazole 2% w/w Shampoo [Patient Information Leaflet]. Tipperary, Ireland: Pinewood Healthcare; 2015. [Accessed 26 Jan. 2024] (online) Available from: View
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