Ketocross Dusting Powder is used to treat fungal infections of the skin like ringworm, jock itch, athlete’s foot, dry, flaky skin on the face, scalp, chest, upper back or ears and a type of skin rash that causes scaly, discoloured patches on the chest, back, legs and arms. Fungal infection is a skin disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and causes infection.
Ketocross Dustig Powder contains Ketoconazole, which works by damaging the fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival. It kills fungi and yeast infections. There may be some side effects that do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time.
Key Ingredients: Ketoconazole 2%
Uses of Ketocross Dusting Powder
It is used to treat fungal skin infections and its detailed uses are as follows:
- Treats various fungal skin infections, including ringworm, athlete’s foot and body ringworm
- Reduce inflammation, itching, redness and swelling.
- Provide comfort for skin disorders and make treatment more bearable
- Used to treat skin conditions like eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis caused by fungus
How to use Ketocross Dusting Powder?
For dosage and timing, always follow your healthcare provider’s instructions and dust on the affected area or surrounding skin. It is only for external use, so make sure to avoid contact with the nose, mouth or eyes.
Side Effects
Most of the side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhoea
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Nausea
- Application site redness
- Adrenal insufficiency
- Site burning
How does Ketocross Dusting Powder work?
Ketocross Dusting Powder contain Ketoconazole, which works by damaging the fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cell and stop leakage of cell contents.
Storage
Keep in cool temperature and place away from sunlight
Interactions
Interaction with drugs
No interaction
Interaction with food
No Interaction
For pregnant women
It contains a category C drug, so make sure to consult your healthcare provider before using.
For Breastfeeding Women
It is advised use this only if needed for breastfeeding mothers.
Lifestyle
- Regularly change your socks and wash your feet
- Don’t walk barefoot to prevent fungal infections
- Never scratch the affected area to avoid spreading of infection.
- Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets or socks with others
Habit Forming
No
Class of Drug
Antifungal
FAQs
What is Ketocross Dusting Powder used for?
Ketocross Dusting powder is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Do fungal infections spread from person to person?
Yes, fungal infection is contagious and it can spread from one person to another through direct contact with skin.
Does Ketocross Dusting powder cause skin reactions?
Yes, sometimes it may cause a skin reaction like a skin rash, caused by direct contact with a certain substance that irritates or worsens the skin.
Can I stop using Ketocross Dusting powder on my own?
You are not recommended to stop using dusting powder without consulting your healthcare provider, as it may cause recurring infection, so make sure to use it as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
