Ketoconazole

openFDA label record#

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Brand name
Ketoconazole
Generic name
KETOCONAZOLE
Manufacturer
Proficient Rx LP
Product type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
SPL set ID
4f08caf2-a57c-4146-9289-532711bbdbcd
SPL ID
b8de64ec-7114-42c5-a6c6-ee1122b05bf9
Version
5
Effective date
2022-04-01
Source export date
2026-11-06
Source partition
8
Source file
https://download.open.fda.gov/drug/label/drug-label-0008-of-0014.json.zip
Source object key
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Source manifest SHA-256
4a7570ba105b5a039a8e1c94a85e7f085b9047a8882a35a96bf1e4516c5ffc97
Import run
20261108T063105Z
Imported at
2026-11-08 07:31:15
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.

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