KETONOVA*SHAMPOO 120ML 20MG/G

What it is and what it is used for
KETONOVA belongs to a group of medicines called “antifungals”. They are used to treat infections caused by fungi, including yeast.

KETONOVA is a medicated shampoo used to treat and prevent a skin disorder affecting the scalp (also called seborrheic dermatitis). This condition is characterized 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 other ingredients 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 in 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 but more than 1 in 1,000 people): inflammation of the hair bulb, increased tearing, hair loss, dry skin, abnormal hair structure, rash, burning sensation of the skin, application site reactions (erythema, irritation, itching)

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

Effects with frequency not known (cannot be estimated from the available clinical trial data): angioedema (infiltration of fluid into the tissues), urticaria (intense itching with skin rash or raised red patches), changes in hair colour.

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist, including any 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.