Biokez-AD Shampoo
Biokez-AD Shampoo should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. It is for external use only.
Biokez-AD Shampoo
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Biokez-AD Shampoo is a prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that are used to treat dandruff. It kills the microorganisms causing dandruff and provides relief from itchy and flaky scalp.
Biokez-AD Shampoo should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. It is for external use only.
Do not use this medicine more than the recommended dose. Inform your doctor if you have known allergies from this medicine. The common side effects of this medicine include burning, itching, irritation and redness at the application site.
If these side effects or any other symptoms which you think are because of this medicine persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are suffering from any other disease.
03Uses
Dandruff
04How To Use
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.
05How It Works
Biokez-AD Shampoo is a combination of two medicines: Cetrimide and Ketoconazole, which treats dandruff. Cetrimide is an antiseptic which kills bacteria, fungi and viruses on the scalp, and treats flaky and itchy scalp. Ketoconazole is an antifungal. It works by stopping the growth of dandruff-causing fungi by preventing them from forming their own protective covering.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Biokez-AD Shampoo, apply 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.
07Benefits
In Dandruff
Biokez-AD Shampoo is used to control dandruff and gives relief from scaly, flaky and itchy scalp. It is an antifungal and works by killing and stopping the growth of fungus that causes dandruff. Leave it on for a few minutes and then rinse off. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
09Safety 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
10Drug Tips
Biokez-AD Shampoo is used for the treatment of dandruff and thus relieves flakiness and itching.
Use twice weekly for 2-4 weeks. Wet your hair well before you apply the medicine. Massage the lather over your scalp and then leave it for about 3-5 minutes before you rinse it off.
To help prevent dandruff from returning, you can continue to use Biokez-AD Shampoo once every 1-2 weeks or as prescribed by the doctor.
Try not to get the medicine into your eyes or mouth but if this happens, rinse it out with water as soon as possible.
References
Sources and references
Fox LP, Merk HF, Bickers DR. Dermatological Pharmacology. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1679-1706.
Robertson DB, Maibach HI. Dermatologic Pharmacology. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ . Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 1047-1065.
