Cetrimide + Ketoconazole

Cetrimide + Ketoconazole 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.

Cetrimide + Ketoconazole 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.

• Dandruff

Dandruff
Cetrimide + Ketoconazole is used to control dandruff and gives relief from scaly, flaky and itchy scalp. It kills and stops the growth of fungus that causes dandruff. Apply it on the scalp and leave it on for a few minutes before rinsing it off. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

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

Common side effects of Ketash

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

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.

Cetrimide + Ketoconazole 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.

• Cetrimide + Ketoconazole is used for the treatment of dandruff and thus relieves flakiness and itching.
• Use twice weekly for 2-4 weeks. Clean and dry your scalp before applying it.
• To help prevent dandruff from returning, you can continue to use Cetrimide + Ketoconazole 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.

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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.

Cetrimide. Nottingham, UK: BCM Ltd.; 2014. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

Ketoconazole. High Wycombe, Bucks: Janssen-Cilag Ltd.; 1998 [revised 8 Feb. 2019]. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from: