Ketoconazole (ketoconazole)
Topical Antifungals Topical Foam (Gram); Topical Shampoo
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
Ketoconazole, a synthetic azole antifungal agent, is an imidazole derivative.
USES: This medication is used to control dandruff. Use of this medication may help to relieve the flaking, scaling and itching associated with dandruff. Ketoconazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus.
Ketoconazole 2% shampoo is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs.
Generic name: ketoconazole
Pronunciation: (KEE-toe-KON-a-zole)
Drug class: Topical Antifungals
Therapeutic class: Dermatological
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Ketoconazole:
- Tinea Versicolor
Also known as: Pityriasis Versicolor, Tinea Furfuracea.
Dosing
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Ketoconazole is applied topically to the skin as a 2% cream, foam, gel, or shampoo.
Ketoconazole is applied topically to the hair and scalp as a 1% shampoo. The drug also has been applied topically to hair+ and scalp+ as a 2% shampoo.
Ketoconazole topical cream, foam, gel, and shampoo are for external use only. These topical preparations should not be applied to the eyes and should not be administered orally or intravaginally.
If contact with eyes, mouth, or vagina occurs, the exposed areas should be rinsed thoroughly with water.
Fire, flame, and/or smoking should be avoided during and immediately after application of ketoconazole 2% foam or gel. (See Cautions: Precautions and Contraindications.)
| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole 2% Shampoo | Maintenance | Apply to the affected area(s), lather, leave in place for 5 minutes, and then rinse off with water by topical route once daily. |
| Ketoconazole 2% Foam | Maintenance | Apply to the affected area(s) by topical route 2 times per day. |
| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole 2% Shampoo | Maintenance | Apply to the affected area(s), lather, leave in place for 5 minutes, and then rinse off with water by topical route once daily. |
| Ketoconazole 2% Foam | Maintenance | Apply to the affected area(s) by topical route 2 times per day. |
Drug interactions
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There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
There are no severe interactions for this drug.
There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
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There are no contraindication contraindications for this drug.
There are no severe contraindications for this drug.
- No disease contraindications
Adverse reactions
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Rare or Very Rare
- Anaphylaxis
- Angioedema
More Frequent
- Pruritus of skin
- Skin inflammation
- Skin irritation
Rare or Very Rare
- Abnormal hair texture
- Alopecia
- Cheilitis
- Dermatitis due to topical drug
- Dry skin
- Erythema
- Hair discoloration
- Skin rash
- Stinging of skin
Precautions
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ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Seborrheic dermatitis | ||
| L21 | ICD10CM | Seborrheic dermatitis |
| L21.0 | ICD10CM | Seborrhea capitis |
| L21.1 | ICD10CM | Seborrheic infantile dermatitis |
| L21.8 | ICD10CM | Other seborrheic dermatitis |
| L21.9 | ICD10CM | Seborrheic dermatitis, unspecified |
| Tinea versicolor | ||
| B36.0 | ICD10CM | Pityriasis versicolor |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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