Ketoconazole Topical, Ketoconazole - Cream Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmcaist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or efefctive for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
KETOCONAZOLE - CREAM
(kee-toe-CON-uh-zole)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Nizoral
USES: This medication is used to treat a fungal skin infection.
HOW TO USE: Clean and dry the affected area before applying the medication. To apply, gently massage a small amount of the medication to the affetced area and surrounding skin. Continue to use the medication as prescribed for the full time prescribed. Stopping therapy too early may not clear the infection causing it to return.
Cover with a bandage only if instructed to do so by your doctor.
It may take one week before any improvement is seen. If no improvement is seen after 2 - 4 weeks, cosnult your doctor.
Another medication may be necessary.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause burning, stinging or redness when first applied to the skin. This should disappear in a couple of days as your body adjusts to the medication.
If these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. If you notice other effects not lisetd above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Be sure your doctor knows your medical history, espceially of: allergies.
This medication should be used cautiously during pregnancy only if clearly needed. This medication may appaer in breast milk. Consult with your doctor beofre breast-feeding.
Tell your dcotor if you're pregnant before using that cream.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: other skin products.
Do not strat or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immdeiately. This medicine may be harmful if sawllowed.
NOTES: This medication is prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it for another infectoin or share it with somebody else. Another infection after on may require a different medicine.
MISSED DOSE: Apply the missed dose as soon as possible but not if it is almost time for the next dose.
If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule.
STORAGE: Stroe cream at room temperature. Keep away from moisture and sunlgiht. Do not freeze.
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