Ketosa Solution

Ketosa Solution is an antifungal medicine that contains ketoconazole, with the amount of ketoconazole listed on the bottle label. It belongs to the azole antifungal class and is used to treat certain fungal and yeast infections. Ketosa Solution is a prescription product made by Sarmain Pharmaceuticals and is supplied in a strip/box of 10 bottles. It is used when a clinician wants ketoconazole in a liquid solution form for targeted treatment.

How it works: Ketoconazole works by blocking a fungal enzyme needed to make ergosterol, an important part of the fungal cell membrane. Without that support, the fungus cannot grow well and gradually dies off, which helps clear the infection when Ketosa Solution is used as directed.

Because Ketosa Solution is provided as a solution, it is useful when a liquid dosage form is preferred or easier to use than tablets or creams. The exact labeled bottle strength determines how much ketoconazole is delivered per dose, so a doctor may choose Ketosa Solution when they want that specific concentration and formulation for the infection being treated. Since there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, use exactly as prescribed and follow the bottle label closely.

• Certain fungal infections
• Certain yeast infections
• Skin or scalp fungal conditions when a liquid form is needed
• Doctor-directed antifungal treatment

• Use Ketosa Solution exactly as your doctor prescribed and follow the bottle label for the amount and timing.
• Shake the solution well if your pharmacist or label instructs you to do so before each dose.
• Measure each dose carefully with the device provided; do not guess the amount from the bottle.
• Take it at the same times each day if your prescriber has you on a regular schedule.
• Do not change the dose or stop early even if symptoms improve before the infection is fully treated.
• If your doctor told you to take it with food, follow that advice because food can affect ketoconazole absorption.

Ketosa Solution provides the ketoconazole strength listed on the bottle label, and the exact amount per bottle should be checked before each use. How often you take it, and the maximum amount per day, depends on the infection being treated and your prescriber’s directions; the doctor decides the dose for this strength. Do not increase or repeat doses on your own, since ketoconazole dosing must be individualized.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ketoconazole may include:

• Nausea
• Stomach pain or upset stomach
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Rash or itching

• Ketosa Solution may be a higher-strength antifungal medicine, so it should be used only under a doctor’s supervision.
• Ketoconazole can affect the liver, so people with liver disease or a history of liver problems need extra caution.
• This medicine can interact with many other drugs, including some heart medicines and sedatives.
• Do not drink alcohol heavily while using ketoconazole, because it may increase liver risk and stomach side effects.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of abnormal heart rhythm or heart failure.
• Use caution when driving or using machinery if you feel dizzy or unwell after a dose.
• Tell your prescriber about all medicines and supplements before starting Ketosa Solution.

• Certain statins such as simvastatin or lovastatin
• Some benzodiazepines and sleep medicines
• Heart rhythm medicines that can prolong the QT interval
• Some seizure medicines and rifampin
• St. John’s wort

Store Ketosa Solution at room temperature in the original bottle, tightly closed, and keep it away from excess heat, moisture, and light unless the label says otherwise.