KETONOVA*SHAMPOO 120ML 20MG/G

KETONOVA 20 mg/g, shampoo
Ketoconazole

What it is and what it is used for
KETONOVA belongs to a group of medicines called "antifungals". These are used to treat infections caused by fungi, including yeasts.

KETONOVA is a medicated shampoo used to treat and prevent a skin disorder affecting the scalp (also known as seborrheic dermatitis). This condition is characterised by scaling and itching. KETONOVA works by destroying the fungus that causes the scalp infection.

This medicine is indicated for use by adults and adolescents over 15 years of age.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use KETONOVA
- if you are allergic to ketoconazole or any of the excipients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
- in children and adolescents under 15 years of age.

Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using KETONOVA.
Avoid contact with eyes. If some gets into your eyes, rinse them gently with cold water.

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, KETONOVA can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Side effects may include:

Uncommon side effects (occurring in less than 1 in 100 people but in more than 1 in 1,000): inflammation of the hair follicle, increased lacrimation, hair loss, dry skin, abnormal hair texture, rash, burning sensation of the skin, application site reactions (erythema, irritation, itching)

Rare side effects (occurring in less than 1 in 1,000 people but in more than 1 in 10,000): hypersensitivity, altered taste sensation, eye irritation, acne, contact dermatitis, skin disorders, shedding of dead skin cells, application site hypersensitivity or application site pustules.

Effects with unknown frequency (cannot be defined based on available clinical study data): angioedema (fluid infiltration into tissues), urticaria (intense itching with rash or raised red patches), changes in hair colour.

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. 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.