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Ketoconazole

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Ketoconazole is an anti-fungal agent which is a kind of antibiotic and antimicrobial.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Anti fungal drug

Brands

Nizoral • Dermed • Ketazol • Kez • Niz • Nizcreme

Side Effects

Common

Itchy skin
2.9
8 reviews
Itching or burning
2.7
9 reviews
Itchy rash
1.8
13 reviews
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Abdominal pain
Headache
Nausea
Diarrhea
Gynecomastia
Burning sensation
Lethargy
Rash
Nervousness
Enlarged male breasts

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

Ringworm (tinea)
3.8
61 reviews
Vaginal yeast infection (candidal vaginitis)
3.8
106 reviews
Athlete's foot
3.8
88 reviews
Yeast infection (candidiasis)
3.7
20 reviews
Jock itch
3.7
80 reviews
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Can ketoconazole be taken with soloxine?

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Please describe the medication: ketoconazole?

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How long after expiration are ketoconazole tablets good?

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Can ketoconazole cause your ankles to swell?

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Can you use ketoconazole on face before facial?

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How long does it take ketoconazole to work for yeast?

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What is the uses and side-effect of yucomy (ketoconazole)?

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How can you treat ringworms if you're allergic to ketoconazole pills?

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What is ketoconazole cream for?

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Could ketoconazole 2% cure candida?

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Can I use ketoconazole in my penis?

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Would ketoconazole help with a ring worm?

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A 37-year old asked:

Recently, I have been taking ketoconazole pills and i broke it what i think is hives what should I do?

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A 48-year old male asked:

I m using ketoconazole 2% for ring worms. It responde but after few days/month ring worm reapers. Using it from last 2 years.

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A 31-year old male asked:

Have some wound that has developed into a bigger size since i have it, located in the middle of my dick shaft. Now only applying Ketoconazole.

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A 24-year old female asked:

My nephew who will be eight weeks thursday has dry patches of skin in the t-zone. He has lots of flakes in his hair also. Suggestions? Ketoconazole?

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A 48-year old male asked:

I m using ketoconazole 2% for ring worms. It responde but after few days/month ring worm reapers. Using it from last 2 years. Just read that this crea?

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A 30-year old male asked:

I'm taking Ketoconazole two 200mg tabs and must repeat in 2 weeks. How long after the 2nd dose can I drink? Going to mexico beginning of November.Thank you?

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A 40-year old asked:

Can ketoconazole cause acne?

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A 38-year old asked:

Can you use ketoconazole for waxing rash?

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Can ketoconazole help my baby's butt rash?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Can you buy ketoconazole cream over-the-counter ?

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Is it a bad idea to use expired ketoconazole cream?

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A 19-year old female asked:

Nizoral (ketoconazole) contains SLS and Parabens. True Or False?

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Has anyone experienced any negative side-effects from Nizoral (ketoconazole)?

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A 27-year old male asked:

Ketoconazole cream 2% not working on jock itch after 12 days of use, twice daily. What to do?

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A 18-year old female asked:

Should i keep ketoconazole on my ringworm all the time or sertain times a day? Please help it gotten bigger

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A 39-year old male asked:

I have been treating my jock itch with ketoconazole cream (2%) twice a day for one week with little effect. Why have I not improved much?

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A female asked:

Dr pescribed ketoconazole 200 mg 1 day for 10 days& the cream one 2 times a day for 15 days will the tablet cuz me liver or anyother problems?!?

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A 39-year old female asked:

Can I use ketoconazole shampoo more than every 3-4 days? I would like to use it a day early (my dandruff is flaring up), or would that be harmful?

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