Flakeoff Shampoo

Short Description

Flakeoff Shampoo is a combination medicine used to treat dandruff, providing a shiny appearance to the hair.

Dosage Form

Shampoo

Introduction

Flakeoff Shampoo is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need, as it will not clear your condition faster and may only increase the side effects. Make sure not to leave it on the scalp for more than 5 minutes. If it gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse with water. This medicine is usually safe, however, it may cause burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the application site. These side effects are usually mild and self-limiting. Serious side effects are rare. It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way this medicine works, but talk to your doctor before using it if you have recently used another medicine for dandruff. The medicine is not recommended for pregnant women. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.

Side Effects

Burning Irritation Itching Redness at the application site

Breastfeeding Warning

Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Pregnancy Warning

The medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

Flakeoff Shampoo is a combination of two antifungal medicines: Ketoconazole and Piroctone Olamine which treat dandruff. Ketoconazole kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. Piroctone Olamine works by penetrating the cell membrane of the fungi to interfere with their energy metabolism and oxygen uptake. This kills the fungi and clears up the infection.

Do not use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Leave the shampoo on for three to five minutes before rinsing. Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth, or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas. Stop using Flakeoff Shampoo and inform your doctor if you notice any irritation or any other skin infection. Inform your doctor if the treated skin area does not improve after 2-4 weeks of treatment. Your usual shampoo can be used as necessary between treatment with this medicine.