Ketoconazole foam
What is Ketoconazole foam?
Ketoconazole foam is used on the skin to treat a rash called seborrheic dermatitis.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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an unusual or allergic reaction to ketoconazole, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should this medicine be used?
This medicine is for external use only. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Wash your hands before and after use. Hold can upright and release a small amount of foam into the cap of the can or other cool surface. Do not put foam directly onto hands because foam will begin to melt immediately in your hands. If you are treating areas that are covered with hair, part the hair so the foam can be applied directly to the skin. Pick up small amounts of foam with fingers and gently massage onto the affected area until foam disappears. Repeat until entire affected area is treated. Use your doses at regular intervals. Do not use your medicine more often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this medicine may be prescribed for children as young as 12 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with Ketoconazole?
Interactions are not expected. Do not use any other skin products without telling your doctor or health care professional.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking Ketoconazole?
Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not start to get better within 4 weeks or if they get worse.
Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, nose or other areas of sensitive skin. If contact occurs, rinse with plenty of cool water. Contact your doctor or health care professional if irritation does not go away after rinsing with water.
What side effects may I notice from receiving Ketoconazole?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). This medicine is flammable. Keep away from fire, flame or smoke. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Ketoconazole gel
What is Ketoconazole gel?
KETOCONAZOLE gel is used on the skin to treat a rash called seborrheic dermatitis.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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an unusual reaction to Ketoconazole, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should this medicine be used?
This medicine is for external use only. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Wash your hands before and after use. Apply a thin layer of gel to cover the affected skin and surrounding area. Avoid fire, flame or smoking while you are applying this medicine and right after use. Finish the full course prescribed by your doctor or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop using except on the advice of your doctor or health care professional.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. While this medicine may be prescribed for children as young as 12 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with Ketoconazole?
Interactions are not expected. Do not use any other skin products without telling your doctor or health care professional.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking Ketoconazole?
Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
Wait at least 3 hours after applying this medicine before washing the treated area. Do not apply makeup or sunscreens to the treated area for at least 20 minutes after using this medicine.
Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, nose or other areas of sensitive skin. If contact occurs, rinse with plenty of cool water. Contact your doctor or health care professional if irritation does not go away after rinsing with water.
What side effects may I notice from receiving Ketoconazole?
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). This medicine is flammable. Keep away from fire, flame or smoke. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Ketoconazole shampoo
What is ketoconazole shampoo?
KETOCONAZOLE (Nizoral®) is an antifungal type of antibiotic. It treats fungal infections such as ringworm of the body (tinea corporis), ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch), sun fungus (tinea versicolor, pityriasis versicolor), and dandruff. Generic ketoconazole shampoo is available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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an unusual or allergic reaction to ketoconazole, itraconazole, miconazole, sulfites, other foods, dyes or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Ketoconazole shampoo is for external use only. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Wash your hands before and after use. Wet your hair and apply enough shampoo to wash the hair and scalp. Gently massage shampoo over the entire scalp area, and allow it to remain on your wet hair for 1 minute. Rinse hair, and repeat the application of shampoo. This time leave the shampoo on your hair for 3 minutes. Rinse hair thoroughly. Use twice a week (every 3 days) for 4 weeks. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop using except on your prescriber's advice.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with ketoconazole?
Other skin products may affect the action of ketoconazole. Do not use any other skin products on the affected area without consulting your prescriber or health care professional. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking ketoconazole?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not begin to improve in 1 to 2 weeks. Some fungal infections can take many weeks or months of treatment to cure. Use your medicine regularly for as long as your prescriber or health care professional tells you to.
Do not get the shampoo in your eyes; if you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water.
If your hair has been permanently waved the shampoo may remove the curl.
What side effects may I notice from using ketoconazole?
Serious side effects are rare from the use of skin products; they include:
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature below 25 degrees C (77 degrees F). Protect from light. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Ketoconazole skin cream
What is ketoconazole skin cream?
KETOCONAZOLE (Nizoral®) is an antifungal type of antibiotic. It treats fungal infections such as ringworm of the body (tinea corporis), ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch), sun fungus (tinea versicolor, pityriasis versicolor), and dandruff. Generic ketoconazole skin cream is available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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an unusual or allergic reaction to ketoconazole, itraconazole, miconazole, sulfites, other foods, dyes or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Ketoconazole skin cream is for external use only. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Wash your hands before and after use (do not wash them after use if you are treating hand or nail infections). Apply a thin layer of cream to cover the affected skin and surrounding area. You can cover the area with a sterile gauze dressing (bandage); do not use an airtight bandage (such as a plastic-covered bandage). Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop using except on your prescriber's advice.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with ketoconazole?
Other skin products may affect the action of ketoconazole. Do not use any other skin products on the affected area without consulting your prescriber or health care professional. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking ketoconazole?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not begin to improve in 1 to 2 weeks. Some fungal infections can take many weeks or months of treatment to cure. Use your medicine regularly for as long as your prescriber or health care professional tells you to.
Do not get the cream in your eyes; if you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water.
After bathing make sure your skin is quite dry. Fungal infections like moist conditions. Wear freshly washed cotton, not synthetic, clothing.
What side effects may I notice from using ketoconazole?
Serious side effects are rare from the use of skin products; they include:
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Ketoconazole tablets
What are ketoconazole tablets?
KETOCONAZOLE (Nizoral®) is an antifungal type of antibiotic. It treats fungal infections such as ringworm of the body (tinea corporis), ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch), sun fungus (tinea versicolor, pityriasis versicolor), dandruff, and other systemic (throughout the body) fungal infections. Generic ketoconazole oral tablets are available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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an alcohol abuse problem
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low stomach acid production (achlorhydria or hypochlorhydria)
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liver disease
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other chronic illness
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an unusual or allergic reaction to ketoconazole, itraconazole, miconazole, other foods, dyes or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take ketoconazole tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take your doses at regular intervals. Ketoconazole works best if you take it with food. If you have a low production of stomach acid you may have to take your tablets dissolved in dilute hydrochloric acid. Drink this mixture through a straw to avoid contact with the teeth. Then drink a glass of water, swishing it round your teeth before you swallow. Do not take or use your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you feel better. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with ketoconazole?
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alcohol
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antacids
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astemizole
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bosentan
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cisapride
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cyclosporine
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didanosine (ddI)
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dofetilide
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doxercalciferol
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ergotamine, dihydroergotamine or methysergide
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hormones such as prednisone or cortisone
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isoniazid
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certain medicines for anxiety or difficulty sleeping
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medicines for lowering cholesterol (such as atorvastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin)
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medicines for movement abnormalities as in Parkinson's disease, or for gastrointestinal problems
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medicines for stomach ulcers and other stomach problems
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other medicines for fungal or yeast infections
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paricalcitol
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pimozide
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pioglitazone
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quinidine
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phenytoin
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rifampin
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terfenadine
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tolbutamide
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warfarin
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking ketoconazole?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not begin to improve in 1 to 2 weeks. Some fungal infections can take many weeks or months of treatment to cure. Take your medicine regularly for as long as your prescriber or health care professional tells you to.
You may get dizzy; until you know how ketoconazole affects you, do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness.
Alcohol may make you more dizzy, feel sick and increase possible damage to your liver. Avoid alcoholic drinks while you are taking ketoconazole and for two days afterwards. Other medicines you get on prescription, or buy at the pharmacy may contain small amounts of alcohol.
Do not take terfenadine (Seldane®) or astemizole (Hismanal®) with ketoconazole. This combination of medicines can produce serious effects on your heart.
Ketoconazole may make your eyes more sensitive to light. Wear dark glasses in bright sun, or under any bright lights.
What side effects may I notice from taking ketoconazole?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
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dark yellow or brown urine
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loss of appetite
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redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
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skin rash, itching
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stomach pain
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yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
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breast swelling and tenderness, or sexual difficulties (impotence) in men
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drowsiness or dizziness
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eyes get more sensitive to light
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nausea, vomiting
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.