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Ketoconazole topical cream Active Ingredients: Ketoconazole topical cream Representative Names: Kuric Cream, Nizoral Cream Available Product Images: What is ketoconazole skin cream? What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? How should I use this medicine? What if I miss a dose? What drug(s) may interact with ketoconazole? What side effects may I notice from using ketoconazole? What should I watch for while taking ketoconazole? Where can I keep my medicine? What is ketoconazole skin cream? (Back to top) 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? (Back to top) They need to know if you have any of these conditions: •an unusual or allergic reaction to ketoconazole, itraconazole, miconazole, sulfites, other foods, dyes or preservatives •pregnant or trying to get pregnant •breast-feeding How should I use this medicine? (Back to top) 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? (Back to top) 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? (Back to top) 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 side effects may I notice from using ketoconazole? (Back to top) Serious side effects are rare from the use of skin products; they include: •skin irritation, burning, or itching What should I watch for while taking ketoconazole? (Back to top) 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. Where can I keep my medicine? (Back to top) 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. Last Updated:01/01/2001 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY© GOLD STANDARD MULTIMEDIA INC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.