Ketoforce cream (2% w/w Ketoconazole)

Product Information

Ketoforce Cream is an antifungal medicine used to treat fungal infections of the skin. It works by killing the fungi that cause infections such as athlete’s foot, thrush, and ringworm.

Use this cream exactly as prescribed by your doctor and for the recommended duration. Using more than advised will not make the infection clear faster and may increase side effects. Most skin infections improve after 2–4 weeks of treatment.

• Do not use longer than instructed by your doctor.
• Contact your doctor if symptoms do not improve after 2–4 weeks.
• For athlete’s foot, wash socks/tights thoroughly and change shoes daily if possible.

Why is this Medication Prescribed?

Ketoforce Cream is prescribed to treat fungal infections of the skin, including athlete’s foot, ringworm, thrush, and sweat rash.

Uses

• Fungal skin infections (athlete’s foot, ringworm, thrush, sweat rash)

Benefits

• Kills fungi and prevents their growth
• Clears infection and relieves itching, redness, and irritation
• Reduces risk of recurrence when used as prescribed

Even after symptoms improve, continue using the cream for the full course to prevent the infection from returning. In some cases, your doctor may advise occasional use to help prevent relapse.

How Should this Medicine be Used?

• Apply a thin layer to the affected area and surrounding skin as directed by your doctor.
• Wash and dry the area thoroughly before applying.
• Wash hands after use.
• Avoid direct contact with eyes. If accidental contact occurs, rinse immediately with water and seek medical advice.
• Use regularly for the full course, even if symptoms improve earlier.

Other Uses

This medicine is sometimes used for seborrheic dermatitis (scaly skin rash). Use only if directed by your doctor.

Special Precautions

• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to antifungal medicines or to Ketoconazole.
• Inform your doctor if you are using other creams or ointments, especially steroid creams.
• Rare systemic effects (such as adrenal insufficiency or liver problems) have been reported, though very unlikely with topical use.
• For pregnancy and breastfeeding: use only if clearly needed and prescribed by your doctor.

Possible Side Effects

Most side effects are mild and improve with continued use. Consult your doctor if they persist or worsen.

Common:

• Application site burning, irritation, redness, or itching
• Dryness, peeling, or blistering of the skin

Occasional:

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
• Hair thinning
• Abnormal liver function tests (rare)
• Adrenal insufficiency (rare, prolonged use or systemic absorption)

Seek immediate medical help if you develop a severe allergic reaction (rash, swelling of lips/face/throat, difficulty swallowing or breathing).

Storage & Disposal

• Store at room temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not freeze.
• Safely discard any unused cream after the expiry date.

Emergency Guidance

• Accidental ingestion: Seek emergency medical attention immediately.
• Severe allergic reaction: Call emergency services right away.
• Eye exposure: Rinse thoroughly with clean water and seek urgent medical care.