Upketo Soap: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Upketo Soap Benefits

Upketo Soap is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)

Other Benefits

Upketo Soap Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Upketo Soap Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Upketo Soap is used -

Moderate

Erythema

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)
पेट दर्द
Headache
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Chills
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Paresthesia
Skin irritation
Itching or burning
Rash
Diarrhoea

Upketo Soap Related Warnings

Is the use of Upketo Soap safe for pregnant women?

Moderate
Is the use of Upketo Soap safe during breastfeeding?

Safe
What is the effect of Upketo Soap on the Kidneys?

Safe
What is the effect of Upketo Soap on the Liver?

Severe
What is the effect of Upketo Soap on the Heart?

Mild

Severe Interaction of Upketo Soap with Other Drugs

Upketo Soap should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Upketo Soap Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Upketo Soap unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Diabetes
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Liver Disease
Infections
Allergy

How to use Upketo Soap?

General precautions for Upketo Soap

Frequently asked Questions about Upketo Soap

Question over 5 years ago

Can Upketo Soap be used on the face?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, you can use Upketo Soap on the face for fungal infection on affected area only. But please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Upketo Soap on my own or without doctors advice?

Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

Discontinuation of Upketo Soap on your own can cause unwanted side effects such as itching, irritation, and redness. You are recommended to always consult a dermatologist before discontinuing this medicine.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to apply Upketo Soap?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Upketo Soap should be applied topically (on the skin) once daily for 2 - 6 weeks or as advised by a doctor. It should be applied after cleaning the affected area, allow it to dry, and then gently rub the medicine on the affected area. Do not forget to wash your hands after applying this drug. Over-the-counter ketoconazole shampoo is usually used every 3 to 4 days for up to 8 weeks after that use it as per the need.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Upketo Soap?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Upketo Soap is a brand name of ketoconazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called antifungal agents. It is used to treat fungal infections such as tinea corporis (fungal infection of the skin or scalp known as ringworm), tinea cruris (fungal infection in the skin of the genitals known as Jock itch), tinea pedis (fungal infection between the toes also known as athlete's foot), cutaneous candidiasis (skin and nail fungal infection), tinea versicolor (discolored patches of skin), and vaginal candidiasis (a yeast infection of the vagina). Over the counter ketoconazole shampoo control flaking, scaling, and itching of the scalp caused by dandruff.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Upketo Soap work?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Upketo Soap contains ketoconazole which works by blocking the ergosterol synthesis leading to membrane abnormalities in the fungus which is necessary for fungal cell membrane growth. Hence in this way, it kills the fungus by destroying its cell membrane and treats the fungal infection.