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Ketoconazole cream

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Generic Name for Ketoconazole cream

Ketoconazole 2%; contains sulfites.

Legal Classification:

Rx

Pharmacological Class for Ketoconazole cream

Azole antifungal.

Manufacturer of Ketoconazole cream

Various generic manufacturers

Indications for Ketoconazole cream

Tinea corporis, t. cruris, t. versicolor, t. pedis, cutaneous candidiasis, seborrheic dermatitis.

Adult dose for Ketoconazole cream

Apply once daily to affected and adjacent area. Treat for at least 2 wks. T. pedis: treat for 6 wks. Seborrheic dermatitis: apply to affected area twice daily for 4 wks or until clinical clearing. Reevaluate if no improvement after full course of treatment.

Children's dosing for Ketoconazole cream

Not recommended.

Also:

Warnings/Precautions for Ketoconazole cream

Asthma (crm). Discontinue if sensitization occurs. Avoid eyes. Shampoo may interfere with permanent waving. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.

Adverse Reactions for Ketoconazole cream

Cream: irritation, pruritus, stinging, allergic reaction. Shampoo: changes in hair texture, scalp pustules, dry or oily scalp or hair, pruritus.

Notes for Ketoconazole cream

Cream formerly known under the brand names Ketozole, Nizoral.

How is Ketoconazole cream supplied?

Crm—contact supplier. Shampoo—4oz; A-D Shampoo—4oz, 7oz

Related Disease:

Candidiasis~topical
Fungal skin infections~topical antifungals
Skin infections

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