- Brand Name : Nizoral
- Drug Class : N/A
- Medical Author : Nazneen Memon, BHMS, PGDCR
- Medical Reviewer : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
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What Is Ketoconazole Topical and How Does It Work?
Ketoconazole Topical is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of fungal infections such as athlete’s foot, jock itch, ringworm, and seborrhoea (dry, flaking skin or dandruff).
- Ketoconazole Topical is available under the following different brand names: Nizoral Topical, Extina, Ketozole, Xolegel
What Are Dosages of Ketoconazole Topical?
Adult and pediatric dosage
Cream/Gel/Foam
- 2%
Shampoo
- 1%
- 2%
Adult dosage
- Foam: Apply to the affected area every 12 hours for 4 weeks
- Cream: Apply every 12 hours for 4 weeks or until clear
- Shampoo: Apply twice weekly for 4 weeks, with at least 3 days between each shampoo
- Gel: Apply to affected area once daily for 2 weeks
Pediatric dosage
- Children below 12 years: Safety and efficacy not established
- Children above 12 years (cream/foam): Apply to the affected area every 12 hours for 4 weeks
- Children above 12 years (gel): Apply to affected area once daily for 2 weeks
Dandruff
Adult and pediatric dosage
Shampoo (1%; OTC label)
- Adults and children above 12 years: Use every 3-4 days for up to 8 weeks; then apply only as needed for dandruff control
Tinea Versicolor
Adult dosage
Shampoo (2%)
- Apply to the affected area of damp skin, lather, wait 5 min, and rinse (one application usually sufficient)
Cream
- Apply once daily to cover affected and immediate surrounding area for 2 weeks
Tinea Corporis, Tinea Cruris, Tinea Pedis
Adult dosage
- Cream: Apply once daily for 2 weeks (6 weeks for tinea pedis), covering the affected area
Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:
- See “Dosages”