Ketoscalp 200 mg Tablet

Ketoscalp 200 mg Tablet is an antifungal medicine that contains ketoconazole 200 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the azole antifungal class and is used to treat certain fungal and yeast infections when a doctor decides an oral antifungal is appropriate. Ketoscalp 200 mg Tablet is a prescription-strength treatment and should be used exactly as directed because ketoconazole can interact with many medicines.

How it works: Ketoconazole works by blocking a fungal enzyme needed to make ergosterol, an important building block of the fungal cell membrane. Without that support, the fungus cannot grow normally and gradually dies off, which is why Ketoscalp 200 mg Tablet is used for susceptible fungal infections.

Ketoscalp 200 mg Tablet is a full-strength oral tablet, so it is not a gentle over-the-counter option and is only used when a clinician has assessed the infection and the risks. Compared with lower-dose oral regimens or topical antifungal forms, this tablet delivers 200 mg of ketoconazole systemically, which may be chosen when the doctor needs a prescription oral antifungal rather than a skin-only treatment.

• Certain fungal infections
• Certain yeast infections
• Systemic antifungal treatment when prescribed
• Infections caused by ketoconazole-susceptible organisms

• Take Ketoscalp 200 mg Tablet by mouth with water exactly as prescribed.
• It may be taken with food to help reduce stomach upset.
• Swallow the tablet whole unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day if prescribed once daily to help you remember doses.
• Do not change the dose or stop early without medical advice, even if symptoms improve.

Each Ketoscalp 200 mg Tablet provides 200 mg of ketoconazole. Depending on the infection and your medical history, a doctor may prescribe it once daily or in divided doses, but the exact schedule and maximum daily amount are determined by the prescriber because ketoconazole has important safety and interaction concerns.

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

Common side effects of Ketoconazole may include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Itching or rash

• Ketoscalp 200 mg Tablet can affect the liver, so people with liver disease need special caution.
• This 200 mg strength is prescription-only and should not be used for minor rashes or self-diagnosed fungal problems.
• Avoid alcohol or keep intake minimal unless your doctor says otherwise, because both can stress the liver.
• Tell your doctor about heart disease or a history of abnormal heart rhythm before taking ketoconazole.
• Do not combine it with medicines that can dangerously affect the heart rhythm or are strongly affected by ketoconazole.
• This tablet can cause dizziness in some people, so use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should ask a clinician before using Ketoscalp 200 mg Tablet.

• Certain heart rhythm medicines and other QT-prolonging drugs
• Rifampin and other medicines that can lower ketoconazole levels
• Some statins and other cholesterol medicines
• Benzodiazepines and other sedatives
• Certain seizure medicines such as phenytoin or carbamazepine

Store Ketoscalp 200 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, tightly closed, and keep it away from moisture and out of reach of children.