Description
Protar K Scalp Solution
PROTAR K SCALP contains Ketoconazole and Coaltar
Protar-K Solution 100 ml belongs to a class of combination drugs called ‘antifungal with keratolytic agents‘ primarily used to treat dandruff and control seborrheic dermatitis (scaly patches and red skin on the scalp). Dandruff is a flaky, itchy scalp without signs of inflammation.
Protar-K Solution 100 ml is composed of two medicines: Ketoconazole (antifungal) and Coal Tar (keratolytic agent). Ketoconazole is an antifungal agent that works by preventing the growth of dandruff-causing fungi by avoiding them from forming their own protective covering.
Coal tar belongs to a class of drugs known as keratoplastic, which works by removing dead cells from the skin’s top layer and slowing down skin cells’ growth. This effect decreases scaling and dryness, thus relieving itching and cracking related to dandruff.
Take Protar-K Solution 100 ml as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Solution 100 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience warmth or a burning sensation, skin irritation, itching, and redness at the application site.
The burning sensation may usually last for five minutes after application. Most of these side effects of Solution 100 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Protar-K Solution 100 ml may cause liver failure, so your doctor will monitor your liver function while taking Protar-K Solution 100 ml. Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Solution 100 ml or other medications.
Use of Solution 100 ml is contraindicated in people with asthma, heart problems (with prolonged QT wave of heartbeat), inform your doctor before taking Solution 100 ml. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Solution 100 ml. Do not give this Solution 100 ml to a child without medical advice.
WHAT PROTAR K SCALP IS USED FOR?
It is used to treat and prevent dandruff and dry or greasy scaling of the scalp (seborrhoeic dermatitis), which is a more severe kind of dandruff
It also treats the inflammation associated with dandruff, relieving scalp redness and itching.
Protar-K Solution is a combination of two medicines that effectively treat dandruff. It kills the fungi that cause the infection and relieves itching and irritation. It also removes dead skin cells from the scalp.
Protar-K Solution is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. Wash your hands before and after application of the medicine.
If it gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth rinse with water. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed to ensure better efficacy of the medicine.
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 the dandruff.
The medicine is not recommended for pregnant women. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using this medicine. Read more: Protar-K
WARNING & PRECAUTION:
TALK TO DOCTOR
Talk to your doctor before using this medicine, if you:
Are allergic to coal tar and ketoconazole or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
Suffer from inflammation of the hair follicles (folliculitis) or acne
Are photosensitive
Suffer from a condition called lupus erythematosus
Have inflamed or broken skin (you have open wounds, or your skin is infected)
INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor if you are using a steroid product (e.g. betamethasone or hydrocortisone) on your scalp
DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:
Always use this medicine exactly as told by your doctor
For external use only
Use every 3 or 4 days for 2 ? 4 weeks
If your scalp has not cleared within 4 weeks, speak to your doctor
If any gets into your eyes wash gently with water
Do not use more than the amount recommended above
If you use more PROTAR K SCALP
If you use more of this medicine, talk to your doctor immediately
If you forget to use PROTAR K SCALP
If you forget to use a dose, use as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your next dose, just take the next dose and forget about the one you missed
If you stop using PROTAR K SCALP
Consult your doctor before stop using this medicine
Medicinal Benefits
Protar-K Solution 100 ml is primarily used to treat dandruff and dermatitis (scaly patches and red skin on the scalp). Solution 100 ml is composed of two medicines: Ketoconazole (antifungal) and Coal Tar (keratoplastic).
Ketoconazole is an antifungal agent that works by preventing the growth of dandruff-causing fungi by avoiding them from forming their own protective covering. Coal tar belongs to a class of drugs known as keratoplastic (thickens the keratin layers).
It works by removing dead cells from the skin’s top layer and slowing down skin cells’ growth. This effect decreases scaling and dryness, thus relieving itching and cracking related to dandruff.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Protar-K Solution 100 ml
- Feeling of warmth
- Burning sensation
- Skin irritation
- Itching
- Redness
SERIOUS
• Severe allergic reactions, including swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat
• Skin irritation
• Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight, or acne-like outbreaks of the skin
UNCOMMON
• Application site reactions including itching, irritation, blistering, red, dry or tender skin or a skin burning sensation
• Inflamed hair follicles, hair loss or change in hair texture
• Increased tear production
• Skin rash and dry skin
RARE
• Eye irritation
• Acne
• Skin inflammation (dermatitis)
• Flaking skin
STORAGE:
Keep out of reach of children
Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
Do not use after the expiry date
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Protar-K Solution 100 ml may cause liver failure, so your doctor will monitor your liver function while taking Protar-K Solution 100 ml. Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Solution 100 ml or other medications. Â Avoid contact of topical Solution 100 ml with nose, mouth, or eyes as it may irritate.
In case Protar-K Solution 100 ml comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames as Solution 100 ml catches fire and burns quickly.
Use of Solution 100 ml is contraindicated in people with asthma, an autoimmune disorder, heart problems (with prolonged QT wave of heartbeat), inform your doctor before taking Solution 100 ml.
Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Protar-K Solution 100 ml. Do not give this Solution 100 ml to a child without medical advice. click here
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Protar-K Solution 100 ml may interact with the antianxiety drug (alprazolam), heart disease (quinidine, amiodarone), blood pressure-lowering pills (aliskiren, felodipine, nifedipine), medicines used to treat enlarged prostate (alfuzosin), anticancer (busulfan).
Drug-Food Interaction:Â Avoid caffeine-containing food and drinking alcohol.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have asthma, heart, or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Protar-K Solution 100 ml.
Safety Advice
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ALCOHOL
It is advisable not to drink alcohol while taking Protar-K Solution 100 ml.
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PREGNANCY
Protar-K Solution 100 ml is a Category C pregnancy drug and is given to a pregnant woman only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.
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BREAST FEEDING
Protar-K Solution 100 ml does not show any harmful effects in breastfeeding mothers.
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DRIVING
Protar-K Solution 100 ml has negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.
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LIVER
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Protar-K Solution 100 ml is contraindicated with liver disease. Therefore, it is advisable do not take Protar-K Solution 100 ml if you have liver disease. So, if you are having liver disease consult a doctor before using Protar-K Solution 100 ml.
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KIDNEY
Protar-K Solution 100 ml is safe for patients with kidney disease if prescribed by a doctor.
Disease/Condition Glossary
Dandruff: It is unnecessary shedding of dead skin from the scalp. Shedding skin is a normal sensation of the body as skin cells die and peel off. White flakes or scales are detectable as dandruff when there is excessive shedding of dead cells.
Seborrheic dermatitis: The skin disease causes scaly patches and red skin, mainly on the scalp. It can cause stubborn dandruff.
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