Ketoconazole Topical (Ketodan): Uses, Side Effects and Dosage

What is ketoconazole foam, 2%?

Ketoconazole foam, 2% is a prescription medicine used on the skin (topical) to treat seborrheic dermatitis in people 12 years of age and older with a normal immune system.

It is not known if ketoconazole foam, 2% is safe and effective when used to treat fungal infections.

It is not known if ketoconazole foam, 2% is safe and effective in children less than 12 years of age.

Before using ketoconazole foam, 2%, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if ketoconazole foam, 2% will harm your unborn baby.

• are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if ketoconazole passes into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during treatment with ketoconazole foam, 2%.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

How should I use ketoconazole foam, 2%?

• Use ketoconazole foam, 2% exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to use it. See the detailed “Instructions for Use” at the end of this leaflet for directions about how to apply ketoconazole foam, 2% the right way.
• Apply ketoconazole foam, 2% to the affected skin area(s) 2 times each day for 4 weeks. You should apply enough ketoconazole foam, 2% to cover the entire affected area(s).
• Talk to your healthcare provider if your skin does not improve after 4 weeks of treatment with ketoconazole foam, 2%.
• Dispense ketoconazole foam, 2% directly into the cap. Do not dispense ketoconazole foam, 2% directly onto your hands, because the foam will begin to melt on contact with warm skin.
• Wash your hands after applying ketoconazole foam, 2%.

What should I avoid while using ketoconazole foam, 2%?

• Ketoconazole foam, 2% is flammable. Avoid fire, flames, or smoking during and right after you apply ketoconazole foam, 2% to your skin.
• Avoid getting ketoconazole foam, 2% in or near your eyes, mouth, lips or vagina. If you get ketoconazole foam, 2% on your lips or in your eyes, mouth or vagina, rinse well with water.

What are the possible side effects of ketoconazole foam, 2%?

Ketoconazole foam, 2% may cause serious side effects, including:

• Skin irritation at the application area(s), including skin reactions caused by exposure to light. Tell your healthcare provider if you develop skin irritation during treatment with ketoconazole foam, 2%.

The most common side effects of ketoconazole foam, 2% include, burning, dryness, redness, irritation, numbness, itching, rash and warmth at the application site.

These are not all of the possible side effects of ketoconazole foam, 2%.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

How should I store ketoconazole foam, 2%?

• Store ketoconazole foam, 2% at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).
• Do not store the ketoconazole foam, 2% can in the refrigerator or freezer.
• Keep ketoconazole foam, 2% away from heat. Never throw the ketoconazole foam, 2% can into a fire, even if the can is empty.
• Do not store ketoconazole foam, 2% at temperatures above 120°F (49°C).
• Do not break through (puncture) the ketoconazole foam, 2% can.
• Keep ketoconazole foam, 2% and all medicines out of the reach of children.

General information about the safe and effective use of ketoconazole foam, 2%.

Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use ketoconazole foam, 2% for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give ketoconazole foam, 2% to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about ketoconazole foam, 2% that is written for health professionals.

What are the ingredients in ketoconazole foam, 2%?

Active ingredient: ketoconazole

Inactive Ingredients: cetyl alcohol, citric acid, ethanol 58%, polysorbate 60, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, purified water, and stearyl alcohol pressurized with a hydrocarbon (propane/butane) propellant

For more information, call Padagis at 1-866-634-9120

This Patient Information leaflet has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Instructions for Use

Ketoconazole Foam, 2%

Important Information: Ketoconazole foam, 2% is for use on the skin only. Do not use ketoconazole foam, 2% in your eyes, mouth or vagina.

1. Step 1: Remove the clear cap from the ketoconazole foam, 2% can.

1. Step 2: Hold the can upright and firmly press the nozzle to dispense ketoconazole foam, 2% into the clear cap.
2. • Dispense enough ketoconazole foam, 2% to cover the entire affected area(s).

• If the can seems warm or the foam seems runny, run the can under cold water.

1. Step 3: Pick up small amounts of ketoconazole foam, 2% with your fingertips and gently rub the foam into the affected area(s) until the foam disappears.

• If you are treating areas such as your scalp, part the hair so that ketoconazole foam, 2% may be applied directly to the skin.

1. Step 4: Wash your hands after applying ketoconazole foam, 2%.
2. • Throw away any of the unused medicine that is left in the cap.

How should I store ketoconazole foam, 2%?

• Store ketoconazole foam, 2% at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).
• Do not store the ketoconazole foam, 2% can in the refrigerator or freezer.
• Keep ketoconazole foam, 2% away from heat. Never throw the can into a fire, even if the can is empty.
• Do not store ketoconazole foam, 2% at temperatures above 120°F (49°C).
• Do not break through (puncture) the ketoconazole foam, 2% can.

Keep ketoconazole foam, 2% and all medicines out of the reach of children.

This Instructions for Use has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Rx Only

Manufactured by Padagis^®

Yeruham, Israel

www.padagis.com

Rev 02-24

5K200 RC PH6

Product of India