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Ketoconazole

484 known interactions (24 severe)
3 brand names

Indications

  • Endogenous Cushing's syndrome (specialist use only)
  • Tinea pedis
  • Fungal skin infection (not Tinea pedis)
  • Treatment of seborrhoeic dermatitis and dandruff
  • Prophylaxis of seborrhoeic dermatitis and dandruff

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Drug Interactions

24 SevereModerate interactionsMinor interactions

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available
🤱Breastfeeding guidance available
🫁Hepatic impairment guidance

Cautions

With oral use Pre-treatment liver enzymes should not exceed 2 times the normal upper limit; risk of adrenal insufficiency With topical use Avoid contact with eyes; avoid contact with mucous membranes...

Side Effects

General side-effects: Common or very common Skin reactions Uncommon Alopecia; angioedema Rare or very rare Taste altered Specific side-effects: Common or very common With oral use Adrenal insufficienc...

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Brand Names

Nizral(IN)Ketovate(IN)+ 1 more in app
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

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