Ketoconazole — Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Ketoconazole is an active pharmaceutical ingredient found in 6 FDA-approved drug products. Forms: SHAMPOO, CREAM, TABLET, GEL, AEROSOL, FOAM. Routes: TOPICAL, ORAL.

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Ketoconazole (6 brand names, 6 dosage forms, 2 routes)

Available dosage forms: SHAMPOO, CREAM, TABLET, GEL, AEROSOL, FOAM, SUSPENSION.

Routes of administration: TOPICAL, ORAL.

Brand Names

  • EXTINA
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • KETOZOLE
  • NIZORAL
  • NIZORAL ANTI-DANDRUFF
  • XOLEGEL

Indications and Usage

Treats fungal infections of the skin, such as folliculitis, athlete’s foot, jock itch, ringworm, and seborrheic dermatitis. Effective for relieving symptoms of itching, scaling, redness, and discomfort caused by fungal infections. Helps reduce and control fungal skin infections, including tinea corporis (body fungus), tinea cruris (groin fungus), tinea pedis (foot fungus), and tinea versicolor. Can be used on areas prone to fungal growth, such as the scalp,face,chest, back, arms, and legs.

Dosage and Administration

Directions 1. Adults and children 12 years and over: Clean and dry the affected area before application. Apply a small amount to the affected area once or twice daily, or as directed by a doctor. Use continuously for up to 4 weeks, or as directed by a healthcare provider. 2. Children under 12 years: Ask a doctor before use.

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