Virbac KetoChlor Medicated Antifungal & Antibacterial Shampoo for Dogs & Cats | Ketoconazole & Chlorhexidine Gluconate | Fungal & Bacterial Skin Infections, Malassezia Dermatitis, Ringworm, Seborrhoea, Hotspots & Greasy Coat | 200ml

For external veterinary use only. Do not use internally. Avoid contact with eyes, ears, and mucous membranes — flush immediately with copious clean water if contact occurs. For veterinary use — use as directed by a licensed veterinarian. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep cap tightly closed after use.

Virbac KetoChlor Medicated Antifungal & Antibacterial Shampoo for Dogs & Cats (200ml)

Virbac KetoChlor is a veterinary-grade medicated antifungal and antibacterial shampoo formulated for dogs and cats. Contains a clinically proven synergistic combination of Ketoconazole (antifungal) and Chlorhexidine Gluconate (broad-spectrum antibacterial), two established active pharmaceutical ingredients widely used in veterinary dermatology. Designed for the management of fungal skin infections (Malassezia dermatitis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, ringworm/dermatophytosis), secondary and primary bacterial skin infections (pyoderma), hotspots, scaling, greasy coat conditions, and general skin hygiene in dogs and cats. For use as part of a veterinary-directed dermatological treatment programme. Confirm active ingredient concentrations (% w/v) from the Virbac KetoChlor product label.

Active Ingredients (confirm concentrations from product label)

• Ketoconazole: Imidazole antifungal agent; inhibits fungal cytochrome P450-dependent lanosterol 14-α-demethylase, blocking ergosterol biosynthesis and disrupting fungal cell membrane integrity; effective against Malassezia spp. (primary yeast in canine and feline seborrhoeic dermatitis), dermatophytes (Microsporum canis, Trichophyton spp. — ringworm), and other superficial fungal pathogens; confirm concentration (% w/v) from Virbac KetoChlor product label
• Chlorhexidine Gluconate: Broad-spectrum cationic bisbiguanide antimicrobial; disrupts bacterial cell membranes by electrostatic binding, precipitating cytoplasmic proteins and causing cell lysis; bactericidal against gram-positive pathogens including Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (primary pathogen in canine pyoderma and secondary skin infections) and gram-negative bacteria; residual antimicrobial activity persists on skin and coat after rinsing; confirm concentration (% w/v) from product label
• Excipients and shampoo base — confirm from Virbac KetoChlor product label

Therapeutic Class

• Veterinary medicated antifungal and antibacterial topical shampoo for dogs and cats — Ketoconazole + Chlorhexidine Gluconate combination; Malassezia dermatitis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, pyoderma, ringworm, hotspots, and skin hygiene management

Indications

• Malassezia dermatitis (yeast overgrowth/seborrhoeic dermatitis) — the most common fungal skin condition in dogs and cats, characterised by greasy coat, musty odour, and pruritus
• Seborrhoeic conditions — dry and oily seborrhoea, dandruff, scaling, and seborrhoeic dermatitis
• Ringworm (dermatophytosis) — Microsporum canis and Trichophyton spp.; topical shampoo therapy as part of veterinary management (systemic antifungal therapy typically also required)
• Bacterial skin infections (pyoderma) — primary or secondary bacterial pyoderma in dogs and cats
• Hotspots (acute moist dermatitis) — localised areas of moist, inflamed, infected skin
• Greasy coat and degreasing — removal of excess sebum and surface lipids
• Persistent itching (pruritus), redness, and skin inflammation associated with microbial skin disease
• Recurrent or chronic skin infections — as part of a veterinary-managed maintenance dermatological programme

Directions for Use

• Wet the coat thoroughly with lukewarm water
• Apply sufficient quantity of shampoo and work into a rich lather, massaging against the direction of hair growth to allow active ingredient contact with the skin surface
• Leave on for the contact time recommended by your veterinarian (typically 10–15 minutes) — confirm from Virbac KetoChlor product label
• Rinse thoroughly with clean lukewarm water
• Use as directed by a licensed veterinarian; frequency of bathing varies by condition severity and treatment protocol
• Prevent the pet from licking the shampoo during contact time; use Elizabethan collar if necessary

Safety Information

• For external veterinary use only — do not use internally
• Avoid contact with eyes, ears, and mucous membranes; flush immediately with copious clean water if contact occurs; seek veterinary advice if persistent eye irritation occurs
• Prevent the pet from licking the shampoo during contact time; ingestion can cause gastrointestinal upset
• Recurrent fungal and bacterial skin infections are frequently secondary to underlying allergic skin disease (atopic dermatitis, food allergy), endocrine disorders (hypothyroidism, hyperadrenocorticism), or ectoparasite infestation; full veterinary investigation and management of the underlying cause is required to prevent recurrence
• Ringworm (dermatophytosis) is a zoonotic infection — handle affected pets with appropriate hygiene precautions; inform attending veterinarian if human household members develop skin lesions
• Discontinue if skin irritation, dryness, or adverse reaction is observed; consult a veterinarian
• Keep out of reach of children; store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; keep cap tightly closed after use