Uses of Ketodexa


Ketodexa belongs to the group of drugs for the treatment of dermatological diseases, prepared in the form of a topical cream, packed in a box of 1 tube of 5g. Ketodexa is used to treat inflammatory skin diseases. To learn more about Ketodexa, follow the information in the article below.

1. What is Ketodexa?


Ketodexa drug has ingredients including: Ketoconazole, Chloramphenicol, Dexpanthenol and excipients just enough. The drug is prepared in the form of a topical cream, packed 5g/tube/box.
Ketodexa is a combination of:
Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic with bacteriostatic effect; Ketoconazole is an antifungal drug; Dexpanthenol has the effect of stimulating the formation of young skin, increasing epithelialization in the skin damaged by fungi, helping to restore the damaged skin. Ketoeonazol is absorbed through the skin, metabolized in the liver and eliminated mainly in the feces, a small part is excreted in the urine. Chloramphenicol is absorbed through the skin, metabolised in the liver and excreted mainly in the urine as conjugated glucuronic acid, about 1% of the drug is excreted in the feces.

2. What are the effects of Ketodexa?


Ketodexa drug is used to treat diseases caused by fungal infections of the skin such as:
Body fungus (ringworm), ringworm, foot and hand water, Hair fungus, toenail fungus, nail fungus, fungus in the groin Dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, skin superinfection, minor burns.

3. Dosage and how to use Ketodexa


Ketodexa is used under the direction of a doctor. The dosage of Ketodexa below is for reference only.
How to use:
Wash and clean the affected skin area; Apply a thin layer of cream to the diseased area, do not apply to the healthy skin; Wash hands thoroughly with water before and after applying the medicine; Apply 1-2 times a day. Dosage:
Fungal infections in the trunk use the drug for 3-4 weeks. Fungal infections in the groin use the drug for 2-4 weeks. Hand fungus, skin candidiasis and tinea versicolor use the drug for 2-3 weeks. Fungal infections of the feet: Apply the drug once a day to the infected area and adjacent skin, use the drug for 4-6 weeks or apply the drug twice a day for 1 week. Seborrheic dermatitis: Depending on the extent of damage, apply the drug in the area of ​​​​fungal infection and adjacent skin 1-2 times / day, within 2-4 weeks, maintenance treatment dose 1-2 times / week.

4. Contraindications of Ketodexa


Ketodexa should not be used for anyone who is allergic to the ingredients in the medicine. Ketodexa should not be used by pregnant or lactating women.

5. Undesirable effects of the drug Ketodexa


May cause skin burning sensation, skin redness, rash. Rare: Thrombocytopenia/granulocytosis, anemia, in neonates and infants less than 2 weeks of age can cause gray syndrome.

6. Notes when taking Ketodexa


Do not take medicine. Do not use the drug in mucous membranes such as eyes, nose, mouth. If after a period of taking the medicine, the disease does not improve or worsens, consult your doctor immediately if you decide to continue taking it. Keep out of reach of children. There have been no interactions between Ketodexa and other drugs. When using an overdose of Ketodexa medicine can cause burning sensation, red skin. Store the medicine in a cool, dry place, at a temperature below 30 degrees Celsius, away from direct light. Ketodexa is used to treat skin diseases caused by fungal infections. However, you should consult your doctor before using it, do not self-medicate because the drug can cause unwanted problems if not used in the wrong way.

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