About Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml

Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml belongs to a class of drugs called 'antifungal' primarily used to treat fungal infections. It is used to treat seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp characterized by dandruff, red skin, itching etc. Fungal infection occurs when a fungus invades and affects the tissue on the skin. Symptoms of a fungal infection include skin rash, irritation, redness, and scaling of the skin.

Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml contains 'Ciclopirox and Zinc pyrithione'. Ciclopirox works by inhibiting the growth of fungus and reducing the infection. It causes membrane instability by accumulating inside fungal cells and interfering with protein transport across the fungal cell membrane. Zinc pyrithione slows the production of skin cells and helps reduce flakiness. As a result it clears dandruff, red skin, itching etc.

Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml is only for external use. Use Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml for as long as prescribed for you depending on your medical condition. Avoid contact with nose, mouth or eyes. In case Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly. Some people may experience itching, irritation or burning sensation at the site of application. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using. Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml is not recommended to children below 16 years of age. Do not use in more than prescribed doses, or for a prolonged time as it may cause adverse effects. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, HIV, or AIDS, or undergoing chemotherapy, and seizures.

Uses of Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml

Seborrheic dermatitis.

Key Benefits

Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml is a combination of two drugs namely Ciclopirox and Zinc Pyrithione that is primarily used to treat fungal infections of the skin such as seborrheic dermatitis (dry, flaky skin on face, scalp, chest, upper back or ears). The fungal cell membranes are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stops the leakage of cell contents. Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml causes holes in the fungal cell membranes and kills fungi. Thereby, clears fungal infection and provides relief from cracking, burning, scaling and itching caused due to infections.

Directions for Use

Shampoo: Shake the bottle well before use. Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml is for use on scalp and hair only. Wet scalp and hair. Wash your hair and scalp with Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml to make enough lather, and leave it on for 3 to 5 minutes. Then, thoroughly rinse with water. Avoid contact of Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml with eyes. In case Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml comes in contact with eyes accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly.

Safety Information

Take care to avoid getting it in your eyes
If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Key Ingredients

Ciclopirox, Zinc Pyrithione (Zpto), Aloe Vera.

Side Effects of Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml

Itching
Redness
Irritation
Burning sensation at the site of application

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Avoid contact of Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml with nose, mouth or eyes as it may irritate. In case Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml. If you are allergic to Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Do not apply Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml to broken skin or cuts. Do not swallow Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml. In case of accidental swallowing, contact a nearby poison control centre or consult a doctor immediately. Do not use more than what is recommended to relieve your symptoms faster and do not cover the area being treated with Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml with a bandage, as this may increase absorption of this medicine and increase the side effects. Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml should be used with caution in people with a weakened immune system due to chronic conditions such as HIV or AIDS and people who are receiving chemotherapy, diabetes, a condition for which you use steroid medication (including skin conditions or breathing disorders).

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml may interact with steroids such as (beclometasone, budesonide, fluticasone, mometasone, triamcinolone), oral medications to treat fungal infections such as (fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, terbinafine, voriconazole), and medications for seizures (carbamazepine, phenytoin, valproic acid, oxcarbazepine, lamotrigine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Inform your doctor if you are taking any herbal supplements, vitamins, or OTC medicines.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Use Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml after doctor's advice if you have or have ever had an organ transplant, chickenpox, cancer, HIV (AIDS), cold sores, diabetes, flaky, itchy, or crusty skin, genital herpes (a sexually transmitted disease that causes painful blisters on reproductive organs), shingles (painful blisters caused by the chickenpox virus), peripheral vascular disease (narrowing of blood vessels in feet, legs, or arms causing numbness, pain, or coldness in that part of the body), psoriasis, and seizures.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

BECLOMETASONE
BUDESONIDE
FLUTICASONE
MOMETASONE
TRIAMCINOLONE
FLUCONAZOLE
ITRACONAZOLE
KETOCONAZOLE
TERBINAFINE
VORICONAZOLE
CARBAMAZEPINE
PHENYTOIN
VALPROIC ACID
OXCARBAZEPINE
LAMOTRIGINE

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL
CAUTION

The interaction of Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using.
PREGNANCY
CAUTION

Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml is a Category B pregnancy drug and is given to a pregnant woman only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.
BREAST FEEDING
CAUTION

It is unknown whether Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml is excreted in human milk. Please consult a doctor before using Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml while breastfeeding.
DRIVING
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
LIVER
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml in patients with Liver problems, please consult a doctor.
KIDNEY
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml in patients with Kidney problems, please consult a doctor.
CHILDREN
CAUTION

Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml is not recommended for children below 16 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established, and should be used only when prescribed by a doctor.

Habit Forming

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Regularly wash the affected areas with mild shampoo.
Use conditioners, shampoos and other products containing tea tree oil as they might help to relieve itching.
Avoid styling hair sprays and gels during a flare.
Avoid alcohol-based products as they trigger a reaction.
Do not scratch the affected area of the skin as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes, or socks with others.
Wash your bedsheets and towels regularly.

Special Advise

Avoid contact of Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml with nose, mouth or eyes. In case Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly.

About Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml

Uses of Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml

Key Benefits

Directions for Use

Safety Information

Storage

Key Ingredients

Side Effects of Cipla 8x Shampoo, 100 ml

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

PREGNANCY

BREAST FEEDING

DRIVING

LIVER

KIDNEY

CHILDREN

Habit Forming

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Special Advise