Ketoconazole topical is an antifungal medication that avoids fungus from growing on your skin. Ketoconazole topical is used to deal with fungal infections of the skin such as professional athlete’s foot, jock itch, ringworm, and seborrhea (dry, flaking skin).
Ketoconazole topical is offered as a cream, gel, and as a hair shampoo. The hair shampoo is utilized for the treatment of dandruff.
Ketoconazole topical may likewise be utilized for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You ought to not utilize ketoconazole topical if you are allergic to it.
Utilize this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is entirely cleared. Avoiding doses might also increase your threat of more infection that is resistant to antifungal medication.
Do not use bandages or dressings over the treated skin locations, unless your medical professional has actually informed you to.
Prevent getting this medication in your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Stop using ketoconazole topical and call your medical professional if you have severe burning, irritation, redness, pain, or exuding where the medication is used.
Ketoconazole topical gel is combustible. Do not utilize it while you are smoking or near an open flame.
Do not utilize this medication on a kid below 12 years old.
You should not utilize ketoconazole topical if you are allergic to it.
FDA pregnancy classification C. It is not known whether ketoconazole topical will damage a coming child. Inform your medical professional if you are pregnant or strategy to end up being pregnant while utilizing this medication.
It is unknowned whether ketoconazole topical passes into breast milk or if it might hurt a nursing child. Do not utilize this medication without informing your doctor if you are breast-feeding an infant. You ought to not breast-feed if you have actually used ketoconazole topical to your breast location.
Do not provide this medicine to a kid younger than 12 years of ages without medical suggestions.
Ketoconazole Topical Side Effects
Get emergency situation medical aid if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; hard breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop utilizing ketoconazole topical and call your doctor simultaneously if you have a serious negative effects such as:
- serious itching, burning, or irritation where the medication is applied;
- oily or dry scalp, mild hair loss;
- inflammation, pain, or oozing of dealt with skin areas; or
- eye inflammation, swelling, or irritation.
Less major adverse effects consist of:
- moderate skin itching or inflammation;
- dry skin; or
- headache.
This is not a complete list of adverse effects and others might happen. Call your doctor for medical recommendations about side effects. You might report adverse effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Ketoconazole Topical Interactions
Prevent getting this medication in your eyes, mouth, and nose, or on your lips. If it does enter any of these areas, wash with water.
Avoid covering cured skin locations with tight-fitting, synthetic clothing (such as nylon or polyester) that doesn’t permit air to distribute to your skin. If you are treating your feet, use clean cotton socks and sandals or shoes that allow for air flow. Keep your feet as dry as possible.
Prevent utilizing other skin or hair items that can cause irritation, such as extreme soaps or shampoos or skin cleansers, hair coloring or irreversible chemicals, hair cleaners or waxes, or skin products with alcohol, spices, astringents, or lime. Do not use other medicated skin products unless your physician has actually informed you to.
There may be other drugs that can impact ketoconazole topical. Inform your physician about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you utilize. This consists of vitamins, minerals, natural items, and drugs recommended by other doctors. Do not start utilizing a new medication without telling your physician.
Ketoconazole Topical Dosage
Use precisely as prescribed by your physician. Do not use in larger or smaller sized quantities or for longer than advised. Follow the instructions on your prescription label.
Do not utilize ketoconazole topical to treat any skin condition that has actually not been inspected by your physician.
Wash your hands before and after using this medication.
Clean and dry the affected location. Apply a thin layer of the cream or gel to the affected skin area as directed. This medication is usually utilized for just 2 to 4 weeks.
Wait a minimum of 20 minutes after applying this medication prior to you use cosmetics or sunscreen on the treated skin area. Do not clean the cured skin for at least 3 hours after applying ketoconazole topical.
Do not utilize bandages or dressings over the treated skin areas, unless your medical professional has informed you to.
Use the shampoo two times each week, unless your doctor has actually informed you otherwise. Apply enough hair shampoo to produce a soap and massage the scalp for 1 minute. Wash completely and repeat, leaving the soap on for an extra 3 minutes. Then wash it off totally. Permit at least 3 days to pass in between uses of ketoconazole hair shampoo.
Call your physician if your condition does not enhance within 2 weeks, or if your symptoms get worse.
Use this medication for the complete prescribed length of time. Your symptoms might enhance before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping dosages might also increase your danger of further infection that is resistant to antifungal medication.
Store ketoconazole topical at space temperature far from wetness and heat.
Ketoconazole topical gel is combustible. Avoid utilizing near open flame, and do not smoke until the gel has entirely dried on your skin.
An overdose of ketoconazole topical is not anticipated to be hazardous. Look for emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has actually mistakenly swallowed the medication.
Use the missed dose as quickly as you remember. Skip the missed out on dose if it is nearly time for your next arranged dosage. Do not use additional medication to make up the missed dose.
