Composition:
Each 100 ml contains:
Ketoconazole.......................2 gm

Properties:
Ketoderm gel contains ketoconazole the synthetic broad - spectrum antifungal agent.
Ketoderm gel has a potent antimycotic activity against dermatophytes such as trichophyton Sp., Epidermophyton floccosum and microsporum Sp. and against yeasts.
Usually Ketoderm gel acts very rapidly on pruritus which is commonly seen in dermatophyte and yeast infections. This symptomatic improvement is observed before the first signs of healing are observed.
Ketoderm gel is not a primary irritant and is devoid of allergenic, sensitization or phototoxic potential on topical application.
Ketoderm gel does not produce detectable blood level after topical application.

Indications:
Ketoderm gel is indicated for topical application in the treatment of dermatophyte infections of the skin :
Tinea corporis, tinea cruris, Tinea manus and tinea pedis due to trichophyton rubrum, trichophyton mentagrophytes, microsporum canis and epidermophyton floccosum, as well as in the treatment of cutaneous candidiasis and tinea (pityriasis) versicolor.
Ketoderm gel is also indicated for use in seborrhoeic dermatitis & dandruff of the scalp , a skin condition often associated with the presence of the yeast P. oval.

Contraindications:
Ketoderm gel is contraindicated in individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to ketoconazole.

Warnings:
Ketoderm gel is not for ophthalmic use. Irritation may occur when Ketoderm gel is used immediately after prolonged treatment with topical corticosteroids. Therefore it is recommended to continue applying the topical corticosteroid in the morning and to apply. Ketoderm gel in the evenings, and to subsequently and gradually withdraw the steroid therapy over a period of 2 - 3 weeks. In case a potent steroid is used, replace it by a mild steroid and withdraw therapy over the same period.

Adverse effects:
A few instances of irritation and burning sensation have been observed during treatment with Ketoderm gel.

Dosage & route of administration & duration:
Ketoderm gel should be applied to affected areas once daily in patients with tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea manus, tinea pedis, tinea versicolor and cutaneous candidiasis.
Treatment should be continued for a sufficient period, at least until a few days after disappearance of all symptoms. The diagnosis should be reconsidered if no clinical improvement is noted after 4 weeks of treatment. General measures in regard to hygiene should be observed to control sources of infection or re-infection.
The usual duration of treatment is :

Tinea versicolor.........................	2-3 weeks	Yeast infections........................	2-3 weeks
Tinea cruris................................	2-4 weeks	Tinea corporis............................	3-4 weeks
Tinea pedis.................................	4-6 weeks	Seborrhoeic dermatitis..............	2-4 weeks

The usual duration of treatment in seborrhoeic dermatitis & dandruff of the scalp is twice weekly for 2 to 4 weeks. Maintenance therapy is applied once weekly.

Storage:
Keep at temp. not exceeding 30°C.
Keep medicine out of reach of children.

Presentation:
Pack of 60 ml.