Ketocip Shampoo 2% Ketoconazole 100ml

Ketocip 2% Ketoconazole Shampoo (100ml, Cipla) Ketoconazole 2% antifungal shampoo, manufactured by Cipla (India). Same active ingredient and strength as Dandrazol and prescription Nizoral 2%, in a lower-cost generic form. Used 2-3 times per week to treat dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, and as an adjunct to hair loss treatment for its mild anti-DHT and anti-inflammatory effect at the scalp. How ketoconazole shampoo helps hair loss Ketoconazole is an antifungal medicine. Applied to the scalp: It clears the Malassezia yeast overgrowth that causes dandruff and scalp inflammation It has a mild topical anti-androgen effect (reduces local DHT activity in the scalp) Reducing scalp inflammation improves the environment for hair follicles The evidence base for ketoconazole as a hair loss adjunct is modest but consistent. It complements rather than replaces finasteride and minoxidil. How to use Wet your hair and scalp thoroughly in the shower Apply a small amount of shampoo (a 10p coin is enough) to your scalp Massage into the scalp for 1 minute, then leave in place for 3 to 5 minutes before rinsing. The contact time is what makes it work Rinse thoroughly Follow with a regular conditioner if your hair needs it Use 2 to 3 times per week for hair loss support and active dandruff. Once symptoms are controlled, drop to once or twice weekly for maintenance. What to expect 1 to 2 weeks: dandruff and itch usually reduce noticeably 4 to 8 weeks: full dandruff control 3 to 6 months: modest hair loss benefit if used as an adjunct alongside finasteride or minoxidil Side effects Ketoconazole 2% shampoo is well tolerated. Systemic absorption from shampoo use is negligible because contact time is short and most of the product is rinsed off. Common (roughly 1 in 10) Dry hair or scalp with regular use (offset by a good conditioner on non-shampoo days) Mild scalp itching, especially in the first 2 weeks Uncommon (roughly 1 in 100) Changes to hair colour or texture with prolonged use (usually reversible on stopping) Contact dermatitis at the hairline Rare (less than 1 in 1,000) Localised allergic reaction (rash, hives at the hairline) When to seek urgent medical advice Signs of allergic reaction: facial or lip swelling, difficulty breathing, widespread rash Severe scalp burning or blistering Who should not use Known allergy to ketoconazole or other imidazole antifungals Broken or infected scalp skin (wait for it to heal first) Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding without prescriber review Ketocip vs Dandrazol vs Nizoral Three brands of the same active ingredient at the same strength: Ketocip (this product): Cipla-manufactured generic (India), lower cost Dandrazol: Crescent-manufactured UK brand (see our Dandrazol option) Nizoral 2%: Johnson & Johnson branded, prescription-only in the UK for higher-strength than the 1% OTC Nizoral you can buy in supermarkets All three deliver the same 2% ketoconazole with the same clinical effect. Ketocip is the cheapest option, Dandrazol is UK-manufactured branded, Nizoral is the original brand. Combining with other hair loss treatments Topical minoxidil: ideal combination. Wash with ketoconazole 2-3 times weekly, apply minoxidil daily to dry scalp between shampoo days. Wait 4 hours after minoxidil before shampooing Oral finasteride or dutasteride: works independently, no timing conflict Topical finasteride or dutasteride: same rule as minoxidil (shampoo separately, wait 4 hours) Delivery Dispatched from UK stock. No prescription needed. Free UK delivery.