KETOCOT SOAP

Ketocot Soap — Ketoconazole 1% Soap, 75 g

Composition visible from the package

ComponentAmountRoleKetoconazole1% w/wAntifungal active ingredientSoap base / excipientsNot shownProvides the cleansing and soap matrix

1. Ketoconazole 1%

This is the medicinal active ingredient in the product.

Ketoconazole is an azole antifungal. It interferes with fungal cell-membrane formation, particularly by inhibiting fungal sterol synthesis.

It is used topically for fungal conditions involving the skin and can be useful against organisms such as Malassezia and various dermatophytes, depending on the condition.

The package specifically states 1%, so this should not be confused with the Ketocot-Z shampoo shown earlier, which is labeled ketoconazole 2% + ZPTO.

2. Soap base

The white bar shown is the physical soap containing the ketoconazole. A medicated soap will also contain a number of inactive/excipient ingredients, potentially including cleansing agents, fatty-acid salts, binders, moisturizers, preservatives, fragrance, etc.

Those ingredients cannot be determined from this photograph. The front only establishes ketoconazole 1%; I don't want to guess the remaining composition.

What the front-label claims appear to say

The small text beneath the hair/skin illustration is difficult to read, but appears to be making claims relating to:

• Anti-dandruff

• Stopping hair fall

• Regrowth of hair

Those claims should be distinguished from what ketoconazole itself is established to do. Ketoconazole is primarily an antifungal medication; the photograph alone does not establish that this soap treats hair loss or causes hair regrowth.

Compared with the Ketocot-Z shampoo you showed earlier

Ketocot SoapKetocot-Z ShampooKetoconazole1%2%ZPTONot statedListed on frontFormSoapShampooPack size75 g60 mLMain purposeTopical antifungal cleansingMedicated anti-dandruff shampoo

Important: Because this is a medicated ketoconazole product, it isn't equivalent to an ordinary cosmetic soap. It can potentially cause dryness, irritation, burning or itching, particularly with frequent use.

If you provide a clear photo of the back/side panel, I can give you the complete composition (all ingredients) and explain every ingredient individually, rather than just the active ingredient.