Ketocon

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Dosage Form: cream/gel
Ketocon Ketocon Description

Ketoconazole cream, 2% contains the broad-spectrum synthetic antifungal agent, Ketoconazole 2%, formulated in an aqueous cream vehicle consisting of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), cetyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, polysorbate 60, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan monostearate and stearyl alcohol.
Ketoconazole is cis - 1 - acetyl - 4 - [4 - [[2 - (2,4 - dichlorophenyl) - 2 - (1H - imidazol - 1 - ylmethyl) - 1,3 - dioxolan - 4 - yl]methoxy]phenyl] piperazine and has the following structural formula:

Molecular Formula: C26H28CI2N4O4
Molecular Weight: 531.43

Ketocon - Clinical Pharmacology

When Ketoconazole cream, 2% was applied dermally to intact or abraded skin of beagle dogs for 28 consecutive days at a dose of 80 mg, there were no detectable plasma levels using an assay method having a lower detection limit of 2 ng/mL.
After a single topical application to the chest, back and arms of normal volunteers, systemic absorption of Ketoconazole was not detected at the 5 ng/mL level in blood over a 72-hour period.
Two dermal irritancy studies, a human sensitization test, a phototoxicity study and a photoallergy study conducted in 38 male and 62 female volunteers showed no contact sensitization of the delayed hypersensitivity type, no irritation, no phototoxicity and no photoallergenic potential due to Ketoconazole cream, 2%.
Microbiology: Ketoconazole is a broad spectrum synthetic antifungal agent which inhibits the in vitro growth of the following common dermatophytes and yeasts by altering the permeability of the cell membrane: dermatophytes: Trichophyton rubrum, T. mentagrophytes, T. tonsurans, Microsporum canis, M. audouini, M. gypseum and Epidermophyton floccosum; yeasts: Candida albicans, Malassezia ovale (Pityrosporum ovale) and C. tropicalis; and the organism responsible for tinea versicolor, Malassezia furfur (Pityrosporum orbiculare). Only those organisms listed in the INDICATIONS AND USAGE section have been proven to be clinically affected. Development of resistance to Ketoconazole has not been reported.
Mode of Action: In vitro studies suggest that Ketoconazole impairs the synthesis of ergosterol, which is a vital component of fungal cell membranes. It is postulated that the therapeutic effect of Ketoconazole in seborrheic dermatitis is due to the reduction of M. ovale, but this has not been proven.

Indications and Usage for Ketocon

Ketoconazole cream, 2% is indicated for the topical treatment of tinea corporis, tinea cruris and tinea pedis caused by Trichophyton rubrum, T. mentagrophytes and Epidermophyton floccosum; in the treatment of tinea (pityriasis) versicolor caused by Malassezia furfur (Pityrosporum orbiculare); in the treatment of cutaneous candidiasis caused by Candida spp. and in the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis.

Contraindications

Ketoconazole cream, 2% is contraindicated in persons who have shown hypersensitivity to the active or excipient ingredients of this formulation.

Warnings

Ketoconazole cream, 2% is not for ophthalmic use.

Precautions

General: If a reaction suggesting sensitivity or chemical irritation should occur, use of the medication should be discontinued. Hepatitis (1:10,000 reported incidence) and, at high doses, lowered testosterone and ACTH induced corticosteroid serum levels have been seen with orally administered Ketoconazole; these effects have not been seen with topical Ketoconazole.
Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility: A long-term feeding study in Swiss Albino mice and in Wistar rats showed no evidence of oncogenic activity. The dominant lethal mutation test in male and female mice revealed that single oral doses of Ketoconazole as high as 80 mg/kg produced no mutation in any stage of germ cell development. The Ames’ salmonella microsomal activator assay was also negative.
Pregnancy: Teratogenic effects: Pregnancy Category C: Ketoconazole has been shown to be teratogenic (syndactylia and oligodactylia) in the rat when given orally in the diet at 80 mg/kg/day, (10 times the maximum recommended human oral dose). However, these effects may be related to maternal toxicity, which was seen at this and higher dose levels.
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Ketoconazole should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
Nursing Mothers: It is not known whether Ketoconazole cream, 2% administered topically could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in breast milk. Nevertheless, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established.

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.

Ketocon Dosage and Administration

Cutaneous candidiasis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea pedis, and tinea (pityriasis) versicolor: It is recommended that Ketoconazole cream, 2% be applied once daily to cover the affected and immediate surrounding area. Clinical improvement may be seen fairly soon after treatment is begun; however, candidal infections and tinea cruris and corporis should be treated for two weeks in order to reduce the possibility of recurrence. Patients with tinea versicolor usually require two weeks of treatment. Patients with tinea pedis require six weeks of treatment.
Seborrheic dermatitis: Ketoconazole cream, 2% should be applied to the affected area twice daily for four weeks or until clinical clearing.
If a patient shows no clinical improvement after the treatment period, the diagnosis should be redetermined.

How is Ketocon Supplied

Ketoconazole cream, 2% is supplied in 60 g (NDC 23589-054-60) tubes.
Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Manufactured by:
Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc., Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 1C1
Manufactured for:
TIBER LABORATORIES, Suwanee, GA 30024
Issued: April, 2010

Ketocon 
Ketoconazole, hydrocortisone  kit Product Information Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG NDC Product Code (Source) 23589-073 Packaging # NDC Package Description Multilevel Packaging 1 23589-073-91 1 KIT In 1 PACKAGE, COMBINATION None QUANTITY OF PARTS Part # Package Quantity Total Product Quantity Part 1 1 TUBE   60 g Part 2 1 TUBE   42.53 g Part 1 of 2 KetoconAZOLE 
Ketoconazole  cream Product Information NDC Product Code (Source) 23589-054     Route of Administration TOPICAL DEA Schedule      Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength KetoconAZOLE (KetoconAZOLE) KetoconAZOLE 20 mg  in 1 g Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE   CETYL ALCOHOL   ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE   POLYSORBATE 60   POLYSORBATE 80   PROPYLENE GLYCOL   WATER   SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE   STEARYL ALCOHOL   Product Characteristics Color white Score      Shape Size Flavor Imprint Code Contains          Packaging # NDC Package Description Multilevel Packaging 1 23589-054-60 1 TUBE In 1 CARTON contains a TUBE 1 60 g In 1 TUBE This package is contained within the CARTON (23589-054-60) Marketing Information Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date ANDA ANDA075638 04/06/2011 06/30/2012
Part 2 of 2 HYDROCORTISONE 
hydrocortisone  gel Product Information NDC Product Code (Source) 23589-063     Route of Administration TOPICAL DEA Schedule      Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength HYDROCORTISONE (HYDROCORTISONE) HYDROCORTISONE 10 mg  in 1 g Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength HYPROMELLOSES   MENTHOL   POLYOXYL 35 CASTOR OIL   PROPYLENE GLYCOL   WATER   ALCOHOL   Product Characteristics Color      Score      Shape Size Flavor Imprint Code Contains          Packaging # NDC Package Description Multilevel Packaging 1 23589-063-42 42.53 g In 1 TUBE None Marketing Information Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date OTC monograph not final part348 04/06/2011 06/30/2012
Marketing Information Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date ANDA ANDA075638 04/06/2011 06/30/2012
Labeler - Tiber Laboratories, LLC (008913939) Revised: 11/2011Tiber Laboratories, LLC More Ketocon resources Ketocon Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Ketocon Drug Interactions Ketocon Support Group 0 Reviews for Ketocon - Add your own review/rating Compare Ketocon with other medications Seborrheic Dermatitis

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