Ketoconazole Cream Product Details:
- Active Ingredient: Ketoconazole 2%
- Inactive Ingredients: Propylene glycol, stearyl and cetyl alcohols, sorbitan monostearate, polysorbate 60, isopropyl myristate, butylated hydroxyanisole, polysorbate 80, and purified water
- Molecular Formula: C26H28Cl2N4O4
- Molecular Weight: 531.44
- Prescription Status: Rx only
Positive Aspects of Ketoconazole Cream:
- Broad-spectrum antifungal: Ketoconazole cream is a synthetic antifungal agent that can effectively treat various fungal infections, including tinea corporis, tinea cruris, and tinea pedis.
- Topical application: The cream is applied directly to the affected area, allowing for targeted treatment.
- Bioequivalence: Ketoconazole topical cream, 2% has demonstrated bioequivalence through in vitro studies.
Negative Aspects of Ketoconazole Cream:
- Potential for allergic reactions: Some ketoconazole cream products may contain sulfites, which can cause a serious allergic reaction in rare cases. Individuals who are allergic to sulfites should exercise caution when using these products.
Other Uses of Ketoconazole Cream:
- In addition to treating fungal infections, ketoconazole cream is sometimes used with other medications to treat skin conditions that are often worsened by fungal infection, such as diaper rash, eczema, impetigo, and psoriasis.
