Ketoconazole

Drug overview for KETOCONAZOLE (ketoconazole):

Generic name: KETOCONAZOLE (KEE-toe-KON-a-zole)
Drug class: Topical Antifungals
Therapeutic class: Dermatological

Ketoconazole, a synthetic azole antifungal agent, is an imidazole derivative.

No enhanced Uses information available for this drug.

DRUG IMAGES

KETOCONAZOLE 2% SHAMPOO

The following indications for KETOCONAZOLE (ketoconazole) have been approved by the FDA:

Indications:
Tinea versicolor

Professional Synonyms:
Pityriasis versicolor
Tinea furfuracea

Generic dosing information for KETOCONAZOLE
DRUG LABEL	DOSING TYPE	DOSING INSTRUCTIONS
KETOCONAZOLE 2% SHAMPOO	Maintenance	Adults apply to the affected area(s), lather, leave in place for 5 minutes, and then rinse off with water by topical route once daily

Moderate List
No disease contraindications

The following adverse reaction information is available for KETOCONAZOLE (ketoconazole):

Overview
Severe
Less Severe

Adverse reaction overview.

No enhanced Common Adverse Effects information available for this drug.

There are 2 severe adverse reactions.

More Frequent	Less Frequent
None.	None.

Rare/Very Rare
Anaphylaxis Angioedema

There are 12 less severe adverse reactions.

More Frequent	Less Frequent
Pruritus of skin Skin inflammation Skin irritation	None.

Rare/Very Rare
Abnormal hair texture Alopecia Cheilitis Dermatitis due to topical drug Dry skin Erythema Hair discoloration Skin rash Stinging of skin

The following precautions are available for KETOCONAZOLE (ketoconazole):

Pediatric
Pregnant
Lactation
Geriatric

No enhanced Pediatric Use information available for this drug.

Contraindicated

None

Severe Precaution

None

Management or Monitoring Precaution

None

No enhanced Pregnancy information available for this drug.

No enhanced Lactation information available for this drug.

No enhanced Geriatric Use information available for this drug.