Keto Lotion belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It is used to treat fungal infections of the skin. It works by killing the fungus that causes infections such as athlete’s foot, thrush and ringworm.

Keto Lotion is used in treating various fungus infections

Uses of Keto Lotion

Fungal skin infections

Benefits of Keto Lotion

In Fungal skin infections

Keto Lotion is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat skin infections caused by fungi. These include athlete’s foot, ringworm, vaginal thrush, and sweat rash. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungi, thereby clearing the infection and relieving the symptoms. You should use this medicine for as long as it is prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear, otherwise they may come back. Depending on the type of infection you are treating, this may be several weeks. Even after your skin is completely cured, you may have to apply the cream occasionally to prevent the symptoms from returning.

Side effects of Keto Lotion

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Keto

Skin peeling
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Increased liver enzymes
Application site redness
Itching
Diarrhea
Abnormal liver function tests
Adrenal insufficiency
Application site burning

How to use Keto Lotion

This medicine is for external use only. Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Shake it well and apply to the area evenly.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Keto Lotion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Keto Lotion is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Keto Lotion?

If you miss a dose of Keto Lotion, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Keto Lotion helps treat skin infections caused by many different types of fungi.
Few healthy tips for Athlete's Foot:
- Keep your feet clean and dry, particularly between the toes.
- Cut your nails short and prefer open-toe shoes for everyday use.
- Use a separate clean towel for the feet and wear clean cotton socks.
- Never share your socks, shoes, and towel with others.
Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Avoid getting it in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Inform your doctor if the infection has not cleared up after 4 weeks of treatment.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Azole derivatives {Imidazoles}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor

Patient concerns

I have some red colour marks on my hand or back Please tell me what was that or what i can do

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

use keto cream-twice daily for 3wks

My son have a ringworm on his right hand

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

Use keto or KZ cream - twice daily for 6wks minimum

I am having problems due ringworm on my waist. I used ring guard, cosvate gm, b-tex but none of them worked satisfactorily to me. One more thing is I am taking teczine 5mg for few months as prescribed by a dermatologist in my locality. While using cosvate gm, itching was little lesser but that gave me some blackish skin at the affected area. Please tell me what ointement or cream is to be taken?? I asked about it on lybrate app today, where a consultant advised me to take itrasys capsules and apply candid cream for 7 days Should I do it or not? If not then what to use?

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

U can take itrasysUse keto cream-twice daily for 6wksBut I will suggest u to take itrasys after a face to face consultation and examination and investigations

User feedback

Patients taking Keto Lotion

Once A Day

69%

Twice A Day

24%

Twice A Week

Once A Week

Alternate Day

Thrice A Day

What are you using Keto Lotion for?

Fungal infect*

73%

Dandruff

27%

*Fungal infections

How much was the improvement?

Poor

83%

Average

17%

What were the side-effects while using Keto Lotion?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

Please rate Keto Lotion on price

Not Expensive

67%

Average

33%

FAQs

What is Keto Lotion used for?

Keto Lotion is used to treat skin infections which may appear on the feet (Athlete’s foot), in the groin area (jock itch), or between skin folds (sweat rash infected with a yeast infection “thrush”). It is also used for candida infections of skin and nails. It rapidly relieves the itching caused due to these fungal infections.

Is Keto Lotion a steroid cream?

No, Keto Lotion is not a steroid cream. It is an anti-fungal medicine which belongs to the imidazole class of medicines. It works by killing the fungi or by preventing the growth of fungi that cause infection.

What are the side effects of Keto Lotion?

The common side effects are application site burning, redness, and itching. The application site may also develop some uncommon side effects such as discomfort, dryness, bleeding, severe allergic reactions, urticaria or hives, rash, skin exfoliation, sticky skin, prickling sensation, or inflammation.

Can I use a steroid cream along with Keto Lotion?

It is recommended that you use a mild steroid ointment like hydrocortisone cream/ointment in the morning and use Keto Lotion in the evening. You can then stop using the steroid cream gradually over 2-3 weeks. But, if you have used a potent corticosteroid for seborrheic dermatitis, maintain at least a gap of 2 weeks before you apply Keto Lotion to prevent skin sensitization.

How should Keto Lotion be applied?

Wash the affected area thoroughly with water and then dry it. Wash your hands carefully (until and unless your hands are also affected) after applying Keto Lotion. This will prevent the infection from spreading to other parts of the body or other people.

For how long do I need to use Keto Lotion?

You should use Keto Lotion for as long as advised by your doctor. Generally, it is to be used for 2-4 weeks for jock itch and sweat rash and 2-6 weeks for Athlete’s foot. Do not stop using it even if your symptoms have disappeared because the infection may reappear if not properly treated.

What should I do if I forget to use Keto Lotion?

If you forget to use Keto Lotion, do not worry and continue using Keto Lotion as soon as you remember. However, if you are not sure and have any other doubts, please consult your doctor.

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