• Alketo 2% Soap belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals
• It is used to treat fungal infections of the skin
• It works by killing the fungus that causes infections such as athlete’s foot, thrush and ringworm
• Alketo 2% Soap should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor
• This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it
• Do not use more than you need – it will not clear your condition faster and may only increase the side effects
• Skin infections will usually get better after 2 to 4 weeks
• Do not use the cream for longer than your doctor has told you to and let him or her know if your condition does not improve after 2 to 4 weeks of treatment
• You can help the cream work better by keeping the affected areas clean, making sure they are dry and washing your hands before and after treating the infection
• If you have athlete’s foot, wash your socks or tights thoroughly and change your shoes daily if possible.
• The most common side effects of using this cream include a burning sensation and irritation, dryness, peeling or blistering of the skin
• Occasionally it can cause thinning of your hair
• These are not usually serious, but you should call your doctor if you think you might have a severe allergic reaction
• Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, throat or face, swallowing or breathing problems, feeling dizzy or faint and nausea
• Get emergency help if this happens
• Avoid direct contact of the cream or ointment with your eyes
• In case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention.
• it is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way this medicine works, but talk to your doctor before using it if you have recently used another cream that contains a steroid or had an allergic reaction to another antifungal medicine
• This cream should only be used if it is clearly needed if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Ask your doctor if it is safe.

Uses of Alketo 2% Soap

• In Fungal skin infections Alketo 2% Soap is an antifungal medicine
• It is used to treat skin infections caused by fungi
• These include athlete’s foot, ringworm, vaginal thrush, and sweat rash
• It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungi, thereby clearing the infection and relieving the symptoms
• You should Use this Alketo 2% Soap for as long as it is prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear, otherwise they may come back
• Depending on the type of infection you are treating, this may be several weeks
• Even after your skin is completely cured, you may have to apply the cream occasionally to prevent the symptoms from returning.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Alketo 2% Soap, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

What is Alketo 2% Soap used for?

Alketo 2% Soap is used to treat skin infections which may appear on the feet (Athlete’s foot), in the groin area (jock itch), or between skin folds (sweat rash infected with a yeast infection “thrush”). It is also used for candida infections of skin and nails. It rapidly relieves the itching caused due to these fungal infections.

Is Alketo 2% Soap a steroid cream?

No, Alketo 2% Soap is not a steroid cream. It is an anti-fungal medicine which belongs to the imidazole class of medicines. It works by killing the fungi or by preventing the growth of fungi that cause infection.

What are the side effects of Alketo 2% Soap?

The common side effects are application site burning, redness, and itching. The application site may also develop some uncommon side effects such as discomfort, dryness, bleeding, severe allergic reactions, urticaria or hives, rash, skin exfoliation, sticky skin, prickling sensation, or inflammation.

Can I use a steroid cream along with Alketo 2% Soap?

It is recommended that you use a mild steroid ointment like hydrocortisone cream/ointment in the morning and use Alketo 2% Soap in the evening. You can then stop using the steroid cream gradually over 2-3 weeks. But, if you have used a potent corticosteroid for seborrheic dermatitis, maintain at least a gap of 2 weeks before you apply Alketo 2% Soap to prevent skin sensitization.

How should Alketo 2% Soap be applied?

Wash the affected area thoroughly with water and then dry it. Wash your hands carefully (until and unless your hands are also affected) after applying Alketo 2% Soap. This will prevent the infection from spreading to other parts of the body or other people.

For how long do I need to use Alketo 2% Soap?

You should use Alketo 2% Soap for as long as advised by your doctor. Generally, it is to be used for 2-4 weeks for jock itch and sweat rash and 2-6 weeks for Athlete’s foot. Do not stop using it even if your symptoms have disappeared because the infection may reappear if not properly treated.

What should I do if I forget to use Alketo 2% Soap?

If you forget to use Alketo 2% Soap, do not worry and continue using Alketo 2% Soap as soon as you remember. However, if you are not sure and have any other doubts, please consult your doctor.

Common and Known Side effects of Alketo 2% Soap

• Skin peeling
• Application site reactions (burning
• irritation
• itching and redness)
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Increased liver enzymes
• Application site redness
• Itching
• Diarrhea
• Abnormal liver function tests
• Adrenal insufficiency
• Application site burning