Ketoconazole

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Brand name
Ketoconazole
Generic name
KETOCONAZOLE
Manufacturer
NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
Product type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
SPL set ID
570acb82-0c6f-0b98-e054-00144ff8d46c
SPL ID
2a321ff6-d67f-0fca-e063-6394a90a8644
Version
6
Effective date
2024-12-26
Source export date
2026-08-08
Source partition
1
Source file
https://download.open.fda.gov/drug/label/drug-label-0001-of-0014.json.zip
Source object key
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Source manifest SHA-256
b39f3b00ad50d2e1b32aaf429248c6081e8799b35bce715b4fccb8cfa1ac4546
Import run
20260810T161303Z
Imported at
2026-08-10 16:21:12
Harmonized routes table
Harmonized routes
TOPICAL

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warnings

WARNINGS Ketoconazole cream, 2% is not for ophthalmic use.

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adverse reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS During clinical trials 45 (5.0%) of 905 patients treated with ketoconazole cream, 2% and 5 (2.4%) of 208 patients treated with placebo reported side effects consisting mainly of severe irritation, pruritus and stinging. One of the patients treated with ketoconazole cream developed a painful allergic reaction. In worldwide postmarketing experience, rare reports of contact dermatitis have been associated with ketoconazole cream or one of its excipients, namely propylene glycol.