How does KETOCONAZOLE CREAM work?

KETOCONAZOLE CREAM works through the following mechanism: Antifungal agent.

What are the most common side effects of KETOCONAZOLE CREAM?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for KETOCONAZOLE CREAM. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is KETOCONAZOLE CREAM the same as Ketoconazole?

Ketoconazole is a brand name for KETOCONAZOLE CREAM. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

KETOCONAZOLE CREAM

Q: What is KETOCONAZOLE CREAM used for?

KETOCONAZOLE CREAM (brand name Ketoconazole) is a Antifungal indicated for INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ketoconazole Cream, 2% is indicated for the topical treatment of tinea corporis, tinea cruris and tinea pedis caused by Trichophyton rubrum.

Antifungal

Brand names: Ketoconazole

Pregnancy: Category CTopical

Mechanism of Action

Antifungal agent

Indications

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ketoconazole Cream

2% is indicated for the topical treatment of tinea corporis

tinea cruris and tinea pedis caused by Trichophyton rubrum

T. mentagrophytes and Epidermophyton floccosum

in the treatment of tinea (pityriasis) versicolor caused by Malassezia furfur (Pityrosporum orbiculare)

and in the treatment of cutaneous candidiasis caused by Candida spp . and in the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis.

Contraindications

• CONTRAINDICATIONS Ketoconazole Cream
• 2% is contraindicated in persons who have shown hypersensitivity to the active or excipient ingredients of this formulation.

FDA Warnings

WARNINGS Ketoconazole Cream, 2% is not for ophthalmic use

Known Side Effects

10 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

>10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Itching

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Rash

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Dizziness

0.1-1%

Joint Pain

0.1-1%

Community Discussions

1 Reddit threads analysed for KETOCONAZOLE CREAM

Overall Sentiment

Slightly negative

Comparison Threads

Avg Post Score

21,384 upvotes

Patient Experiences (r/pharmacy, r/AskDocs & more)

YSK you should tell your doctor about bad dandruff

Why YSK: A bit of context for everyone - I’ve had terrible dandruff since I was young; being of South Asian descent my parents tried absolutely everything to resolve it. We tried oil treatments, head & shoulders, even the strong T-Gel stuff w/ tar. All of this works for a time, but requires con

r/YouShouldKnow21,3849033y ago

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → KETOCONAZOLE CREAM openFDA label JSON → KETOCONAZOLE CREAM FAERS adverse-event reports → KETOCONAZOLE CREAM ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of KETOCONAZOLE CREAM

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Topical