Ketazon: Side Effects & Dosing

Indications/Uses

Dermatophyte skin infections including tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea manus & tinea pedis due to Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Microsporum canis & Epidermophyton floccosum. Cutaneous candidosis & tinea (pityriasis) vesicolor. Seborrheic dermatitis, pityriasis capitis & dandruff.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Cream Tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea manus, tinea pedis & cutaneous candidosis Apply to affected area once daily to bid. Tinea versicolor Apply to affected area once daily. Continue treatment for 1 wk after disappearance of symptoms. Shampoo Infections caused by pityriasis versicolor, seborrheic dermatitis, pityriasis capitis, dandruff Individualised dosage.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. After chronic use of local steroids, ophth use.

Adverse Reactions

Irritation, burning sensation, dermatitis.

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MIMS Class

Topical Antifungals & Antiparasites

ATC Classification

D01AC08 - ketoconazole ; Belongs to the class of imidazole and triazole derivatives. Used in the topical treatment of fungal infection.

Thai FDA Category

Cream: E; Shampoo: E-D

Presentation/Packing

Form

Ketazon cream 2 %

Packing/Price

5 g x 1's

Form

Ketazon shampoo 2 %

Packing/Price

100 mL x 1's;200 mL x 1's

Ketazon

ketoconazole

Manufacturer:

Siam Bheasach

Distributor:

Siam Pharmaceutical