Ketodan Foam
Generic name:ketoconazole
Dosage form: aerosol, foam
Drug class:Topical antifungals
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 1, 2021.
On This Page
- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Use In Specific Populations
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- Clinical Studies
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
- Patient Counseling Information
1. INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Ketodan® Foam, 2% is indicated for the topical treatment of seborrheic dermatitis in immunocompetent patients 12 years of age and older.
Limitations of Use
Safety and efficacy of Ketodan® Foam, 2% for treatment of fungal infections have not been established.
2. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Ketodan® Foam, 2% should be applied to the affected area(s) twice daily for four weeks.
Hold the container upright, and dispense Ketodan® Foam, 2% into the cap of the can or other cool surface in an amount sufficient to cover the affected area(s). Dispensing directly onto hands is not recommended, as the foam will begin to melt immediately upon contact with warm skin. Pick up small amounts of Ketodan® Foam, 2% with the fingertips, and gently massage into the affected area(s) until the foam disappears. For hair-bearing areas, part the hair, so that Ketodan® Foam, 2% may be applied directly to the skin (rather than on the hair).
Avoid contact with the eyes and other mucous membranes. Ketodan® Foam, 2% is not for ophthalmic, oral or intravaginal use.
3. DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Ketodan® Foam, 2% contains 20 mg of ketoconazole, USP per gram, supplied in 100 g containers.
4. CONTRAINDICATIONS
None.
5. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Contact Sensitization
Ketodan® Foam, 2% may result in contact sensitization, including photoallergenicity [see Adverse Reactions (6.2)].
Flammable Contents
The contents of Ketodan® Foam, 2% include alcohol and propane/butane, which are flammable. Avoid fi...
