TROSYD DERMATITE SEB 2% SHAMPOO 120ML HDPE BOTTLE

Name
TROSYD SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS AND DANDRUFF 2% Shampoo
Equivalent medicine


What it is and what it is used for
TROSYD SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS AND DANDRUFF contains the antifungal substance ketoconazole, used to treat infections caused by fungi, including yeasts. Ketoconazole belongs to a group of antifungal drugs called imidazoles. It works by interfering with the synthesis of ergosterol, a component of fungal cell membranes.

TROSYD SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS AND DANDRUFF is used to treat:
- seborrheic dermatitis (a skin disorder affecting the scalp that causes flaking, itching, and redness of the skin);
- dandruff (Pityriasis capitis).




Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using TROSYD SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS AND DANDRUFF.
If you are using a hair lotion or cream that contains a steroid, such as betamethasone or hydrocortisone:
• you should gradually discontinue the lotion or cream during the first 2 or 3 weeks of treatment with ketoconazole shampoo.

If you have any questions about how to stop taking steroid lotion or cream, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff are often associated with hair loss. This has also been reported with TROSYD SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS AND DANDRUFF, although rarely.

Avoid contact with eyes. If shampoo gets into your eyes, rinse them immediately with plenty of water.

Children
TROSYD SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS AND DANDRUFF is not recommended for use in infants and children.


Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Stop using TROSYD SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS AND DANDRUFF and tell your doctor immediately if you notice or suspect any of the following. You may need urgent medical attention.
• Allergic reaction (hypersensitivity), swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing (angioedema);
• severe irritation or redness of the skin in the area treated with the shampoo, or other signs of allergy during the first few days of treatment;
• dryness or blistering of the skin.

The following side effects have also been reported:
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
- local skin irritation;
- dry and brittle hair;
- hair loss.

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
- infection of the hair roots (folliculitis);
- increased tear production (increased tearing);
- dry skin, rash, burning sensation of the skin;
- skin redness, irritation and itching at the application site.

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1000 people):
- alteration of taste (dysgeusia);
- eye irritation;
- skin rash (acne);
- hair bleaching;
- skin peeling (skin exfoliation);
- contact allergy (e.g. itching, skin rash);
- allergic reaction at the site of administration;
- pustules at the site of administration.

Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):
- urticaria;
- swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing (angioedema).

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse .
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.