Can ketoconazole be used to treat vaginal yeast infection?
In a preliminary open prospective study ketoconazole (Nizoral; Janssen) 200 mg twice daily for 5 consecutive days was found to be extremely effective in treating vulvovaginal candidiasis, producing cure rates of 96% at 7 days and 92% at 28 days.
How long does it take for ketoconazole cream to work on yeast infection?
Ketoconazole usually works within 2 to 3 weeks for most fungal infections, but it can take 6 weeks for athlete’s foot to get better. It works by killing the yeasts (fungi) that cause the infections. The most common side effects of the cream and shampoo are irritated or red skin.
What kind of infections does ketoconazole treat?
What is ketoconazole topical? Ketoconazole topical (for the skin) is an antifungal medicine used to treat infections such as athlete’s foot, jock itch, ringworm, and seborrhea (dry, flaking skin or dandruff).
How do you use ketoconazole cream for vaginal yeast infection?
Apply enough cream to cover the affected and surrounding skin areas, and rub in gently. To help clear up your infection completely, it is very important that you keep using the cream for the full time of treatment, even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few days.
How do I use ketoconazole shampoo for yeast infection?
Use a small amount of water to wet your skin in the area where you will apply ketoconazole shampoo. Apply the shampoo to the affected skin and a large area around it. Use your fingers to rub the shampoo until it forms a lather. Leave the shampoo on your skin for 5 minutes.
How do I use ketoconazole cream for yeast infection?
What can I use instead of ketoconazole?
Ritonavir is the best alternative to ketoconazole as an index inhibitor of cytochrome P450-3A in drug–drug interaction studies.
Do I need a prescription for ketoconazole cream?
Prescription ketoconazole comes as a cream and a shampoo to apply to the skin. Over-the-counter ketoconazole comes as a shampoo to apply to the scalp. Ketoconazole cream is usually applied once a day for 2 to 6 weeks. Prescription ketoconazole shampoo is usually applied one time to treat the infection.