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How to Take Ketoconazole and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - S. Hemamalini, B. Pharm

Last Updated on Jun 03, 2023

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.
It also comes as a cream to apply topically.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult- The oral dose range is 200-400 mg daily. Topical formulations are administered over affected areas once or twice daily.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients who are taking terfenadine or astemizole, cisapride, triazolam and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Ketoconazole

This medication is an anti-fungal agent, prescribed for jock itch, athlete's foot and other infections.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Ketoconazole

India :

Ketofast | KTC Shampoo | Triben Ad | Hyphoral (50 ml) | Nizral | Vdruf | Nizral | Ocona -CT | Sarot | Danket

International :

Nizoral, Extina, Xolegel, Kuric

Last Updated on Jun 03, 2023

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