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Keratin Capsules

Keratin Capsules

OTC medicationHard capsule경구
Ingredient · strength
Medicinal Yeast›100mg / 1 capsuleKeratin›20mg / 1 capsuleThiamine Nitrate›60mg / 1 capsuleCalcium Pantothenate›60mg / 1 capsuleL-Cystine›20mg / 1 capsulep-Aminobenzoic Acid›20mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
정우신약(주)
Appearance
A hard capsule with green upper and light yellow lower, containing a greyish powder.
Packaging
(For domestic use) - 90 capsules/PTP [(10 capsules/PTP packaging x 9)], (For domestic use) - 180 capsules/PTP [(10 capsules/PTP packaging x 9) x 2], (For domestic use) - 360 capsules/PTP [(10 capsules/PTP packaging x 9) x 4], bottle - 180 capsules/bottle, bottle - 360 capsules/bottle, bottle - 500 capsules/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201605979 · Notified 2016.10.10

Summary

Main use
Improvement of damaged hair and nail growth, as well as assisting treatment for hair loss.
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Take 1 capsule three times daily after meals.
Child dose
For children over 12 years, take 1 capsule once daily, 1 to 2 times after meals.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
정우신약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of damaged hair and nail growth, as well as assisting treatment for hair loss.

  • Damaged hair
  • non-infectious nail growth disorders
  • hair loss
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This medicine helps with damaged hair and non-infectious nail growth disorders and is also used as an adjunct treatment for hair loss.

How to take

Adult dose

Take 1 capsule three times daily after meals.

Child dose

For children over 12 years, take 1 capsule once daily, 1 to 2 times after meals.

Precautions

This medicine should not be taken by anyone who has had an allergic reaction to this medicine or any of its components. Additionally, it is safer for children under 12 years of age not to take this medicine. Women who are pregnant or likely to be pregnant, as well as women who are breastfeeding, should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. This medicine contains colorant Yellow No. 5, so those who are allergic or have had hypersensitivity reactions to this component should take caution. If any symptoms appear during use, such as abdominal pain, vomiting, sweating, rapid heartbeat, itching, hives, headache, dizziness, or facial flushing, discontinue use immediately and consult a professional. Additionally, if hair growth occurs in parts of the body other than the head, or if symptoms do not improve despite taking the medicine for a prescribed period, stop taking the medicine and consult a doctor or pharmacist. This medicine needs to be used with caution when taking sulfonamide preparations, and it is not recommended for hair loss caused by scarring or androgenetic alopecia. Diabetics can take this medicine, but the treatment period usually needs to be considered as lasting between 3 to 6 months. Do not take the medicine if the expiration date has passed, and store it in a safe place out of reach of children. Also, transferring the medicine from its original container to another may degrade quality or result in incorrect dosing, so be sure to keep it in its original container and seal it properly.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives.

Mild side effects

  • Abdominal pain
  • vomiting
  • sweating
  • tachycardia
  • itching
  • headache
  • dizziness
  • flushing
  • hair growth.

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Interactions

Drug interactions

This medicine should be consulted with a doctor or pharmacist when taken together with sulfonamide medications.

Storage

This medicine is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that blocks out light. Additionally, it is important to store it at a cool temperature below 25 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A hard capsule with green upper and light yellow lower, containing a greyish powder.

Package unit

(For domestic use) - 90 capsules/PTP [(10 capsules/PTP packaging x 9)], (For domestic use) - 180 capsules/PTP [(10 capsules/PTP packaging x 9) x 2], (For domestic use) - 360 capsules/PTP [(10 capsules/PTP packaging x 9) x 4], bottle - 180 capsules/bottle, bottle - 360 capsules/bottle, bottle - 500 capsules/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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