Boots Anti – Dandruff Ketoconazole 2% w/w Shampoo
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription to treat and prevent dandruff. However, you still need to use it carefully to get the best results from it.
- Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
- You must contact a pharmacist or doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 4 weeks of treatment
What this medicine is for
This medicine contains Ketoconazole which belongs to a group of medicines called anti-fungals, which act to treat fungal infections.
It can be used to treat and prevent dandruff, which you may notice as visible flaking of dry skin from the scalp.
Dandruff is associated with the presence of a yeast (fungus) called Pityrosporum Ovale. This yeast lives naturally on the skin of everyone, but people with dandruff appear to have more than usual. Ketoconazole works by destroying the yeast associated with dandruff.
Before you use this medicine
This medicine can be used by adults and children. However, some people should not use this medicine or should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.
Do not use:
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
- If you are using a steroid product (e.g. betamethasone or hydrocortisone) on your scalp (see “Other important information”)
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Other important information
Avoid contact with the eyes.
If shampoo accidentally comes into contact with the eyes use cold water to gently bathe the eyes.
If you are using a steroid product on your scalp, when you stop using the steroid product your dandruff may worsen. Reducing the steroid over a period of 2 to 3 weeks whilst using the shampoo will reduce the chance of the dandruff becoming worse.
How to use this medicine
Check the seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not use the shampoo.
Shake the bottle well before use.
Adults and children: Wet hair and scalp and apply enough shampoo to cover the scalp and produce a foam (lather). Leave for 3-5 minutes before rinsing. Use twice a week, at least three days apart, for the first 2 to 4 weeks.
After 2 to 4 weeks you can use the shampoo once every 1 to 2 weeks to keep dandruff under control.
For use on the hair and scalp only.
Do not use more than the amount recommended above.
If your symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks talk to your pharmacist or doctor.
If symptoms do not go away within 4 weeks talk to your pharmacist or doctor.
If you accidentally swallow some of the shampoo: Swallowing this shampoo is normally harmless. Talk to a doctor if you are concerned and take this shampoo with you. Do not make yourself sick.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.
If you get any of these serious side effects, stop using the shampoo. See a doctor at once:
- Skin rash, skin irritation, burning sensation or red itchy skin (signs of an allergic reaction)
These other effects are less serious. If they bother you talk to a pharmacist:
- An increase in normal hair loss (this often happens as a result of dandruff)
- Oily or dry hair
- Grey or hair damaged by chemical procedures e.g. bleaching or perms may be discoloured by the shampoo
If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
How to store this medicine
Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original container. Keep the container tightly closed.
Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
What is in this medicine
Each gram of shampoo contains Ketoconazole 20 mg, which is the active ingredient.
As well as the active ingredient, the shampoo also contains sodium laurethsulfate paste, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, sodium chloride, citric acid monohydrate, benzyl alcohol, tetrasodium EDTA, quaternium–15, polyquaternium– 7, dexpanthenol, laureth– 2, sodium hydroxide, perfume, purified water, erythrosine (E127).
The pack contains 60 or 100 ml of clear, pink, thick shampoo.
Who makes this medicine
Manufactured for
by the Marketing Authorisation holder
Leaflet prepared February 2008
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Product name: Boots Anti-Dandruff Ketoconazole 2% w/w Shampoo
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