PH BAR

Introduction:

pH Bar contains the active ingredient ketoconazole. It is used to treat and prevent skin from fungal infections, including dandruff. pH Bar is for external use only. Avoid contact with your eyes while using this soap. Do not permit other persons to use your personal objects such as towels, comb, etc. This will stop them from getting your infection. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using this soap. It will be given to you if clearly needed. You need to tell your physician if you are using any other topical medications before using the pH Bar. Do not use the soap more often than your physician has told you.

Uses of pH Bar:

• Treats fungal skin infections

How pH Bar works:

pH Bar weakens the function of the fungal cell membrane by blocking the synthesis of ergosterol (a key component of the fungal cell membrane) and thereby destroys the growth of fungi.

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

• Keep pH Bar out of sight and reach of children. 
• Store at room temperature.

References:

1. Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Antifungal agents, 12th edition, 2011, 1588.
2. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Antifungal drugs, 7th edition, 2013, 792 - 793.
3. Hadeer Sinawe, Damian Casadesus; Ketoconazole; Jackson Memorial Hospital; Published on 29/06/2021; Accessed on 24/07/202; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559221/

How to use pH Bar:

Wet the body and apply pH bar gently. Leave for few minutes and Wash thoroughly. Avoid contact with eyes. It is for external use only.

Safety advice:

Pregnancy:

You need to tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using the pH Bar. It will be given to you if clearly needed.

Breastfeeding:

You need to tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before using the pH Bar. It will be given to you if clearly needed. 

Others:

• Consult your physician if you have any allergic conditions or other diseases before using the pH Bar.
• Do not permit other people to use your personal objects such as towels, comb, etc. This will stop them from getting your infection.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious:

• Skin peeling, blistering

Common:

• Burning
• Irritation
• Dry skin
• Itching, redness