keto soap
β οΈ Hepatotoxicity Risk
π€° Pregnancy Category C
π Prescription Required
π Generic Available
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SaathiMed Expert Panel | Sep 25, 2026
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Clinical Reference Standards: CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation), Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) & WHO | Last Updated: September 2026
Clinical Reference Standards: CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation), Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) & WHO | Last Updated: September 2026
What is keto soap used for?
This medicine contains Ketoconazole (2% w/w) and is used to treat DERMA. Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Ketoconazole (2% w/w)
- Manufacturer: Med Manor Organics Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
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π keto soap Uses & Benefits
- Keto Soap 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 athleteβs foot, thrush and ringworm.Keto Soap should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor.
- This medicine should be used regularly to get the maximum benefit from it.
- Do not use more than you need, it will not clear your condition faster and may only increase the side effects.
- Skin infections will usually get better after 2 to 4 weeks.
- Do not use the medicine for longer than your doctor has told you to and let him or her know if your condition does not improve after 2 to 4 weeks of treatment.
- If you have Athleteβs foot, wash your socks or tights thoroughly and change your shoes daily if possible.The most common side effects of using this medicine include application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching, and redness), dryness, peeling, or blistering of the skin.
- Occasionally it can cause thinning of your hair.
- These are not usually serious, but you should call your doctor if you think you might have a severe allergic reaction.
- Signs of this include rash, inflammation" class="semantic-link" title="Medicines for swelling">swelling of the lips, throat or face, swallowing, or breathing problems.
- Get emergency help if this happens.
- Avoid direct contact with your eyes.
- In the case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water, and seek immediate medical attention.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 that contains a steroid or had an allergic reaction to another antifungal medicine.
- For pregnant or breastfeeding women, this cream should only be used if it is clearly needed.
π Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Ketoconazole (2% w/w) |
| Brand Name | keto soap |
| Manufacturer | Med Manor Organics Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | DERMA |
| Action Class | Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30Β°C), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
π‘ How to Take keto soap
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
β οΈ Side Effects of keto soap
- 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
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
π‘οΈ Safety & Warnings
π Substitutes for keto soap
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient:
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davaindia ketoconazole 2% creamDavaindia Generic Pharmacy βΉ30.00 77.5% CHEAPER
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nozal creamOlcare Laboratories βΉ41.02 69.3% CHEAPER
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denfast creamSantiago Lifesciences Pvt Ltd βΉ42.19 68.4% CHEAPER
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keticon creamGary Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd βΉ42.19 68.4% CHEAPER
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seboral 2% creamGujarat Pharma Lab Pvt Ltd βΉ42.19 68.4% CHEAPER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.