{"id":57836,"date":"2024-02-27T18:03:18","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T18:03:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medsname.com\/ketoforce\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T10:24:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T10:24:21","slug":"ketoforce","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/el\/ketoforce\/","title":{"rendered":"Ketoforce"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- medsbase-tldr-answer --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff8e1;border-left:4px solid #f5a623;padding:14px 20px;margin:18px 0;border-radius:6px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top:0;\">\ud83d\udca1 \u0393\u03c1\u03ae\u03b3\u03bf\u03c1\u03b7 \u0391\u03c0\u03ac\u03bd\u03c4\u03b7\u03c3\u03b7<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">Ketoforce is ketoconazole 2% w\/w topical cream \u2014 an imidazole antifungal active against dermatophytes (tinea pedis, cruris, corporis), Candida (cutaneous candidiasis), and Malassezia (pityriasis versicolor, seborrhoeic dermatitis). Apply once or twice daily for 2\u20134 weeks. Topical use is not affected by the FDA \/ EMA restrictions on oral ketoconazole \u2014 minimal systemic absorption from intact skin, no hepatotoxicity risk. Especially useful for seborrhoeic dermatitis (face, scalp, body) where antifungal effect is paired with anti-inflammatory action.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"medsbase-trust-strip\" style=\"background:#f5f5f5;border:1px solid #e1e1e1;padding:18px 22px;margin:24px 0;border-radius:8px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:space-around;gap:16px;align-items:center;font-size:0.95em;\">\n<div style=\"text-align:center;flex:1;min-width:140px;\">\ud83c\udfed<br \/><strong>WHO-GMP<\/strong><br \/>\u03c0\u03b9\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03c0\u03bf\u03b9\u03b7\u03bc\u03ad\u03bd\u03bf\u03c2 \u03ba\u03b1\u03c4\u03b1\u03c3\u03ba\u03b5\u03c5\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03ae\u03c2<\/div>\n<p class=\"medsbase-reship-line\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:8px 0 18px;\">\ud83d\udce6 \u039a\u03ac\u03b8\u03b5 \u03c0\u03b1\u03c1\u03b1\u03b3\u03b3\u03b5\u03bb\u03af\u03b1 \u03ba\u03b1\u03bb\u03cd\u03c0\u03c4\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03b9 \u03b1\u03c0\u03cc \u03c4\u03b7\u03bd <a 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style=\"text-align:center;flex:1;min-width:140px;\">\ud83c\udf0d<br \/><strong>\u03a0\u03b1\u03b3\u03ba\u03cc\u03c3\u03bc\u03b9\u03b1 \u03b1\u03c0\u03bf\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03bb\u03ae<\/strong><br \/>\u03c3\u03c4\u03b9\u03c2 \u03c0\u03b5\u03c1\u03b9\u03c3\u03c3\u03cc\u03c4\u03b5\u03c1\u03b5\u03c2 \u03c7\u03ce\u03c1\u03b5\u03c2<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;flex:1;min-width:140px;\">\u2b50<br \/><strong>1,400+ \u03c0\u03b5\u03bb\u03ac\u03c4\u03b5\u03c2<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/el\/reviews\/\">\u03b4\u03b9\u03b1\u03b2\u03ac\u03c3\u03c4\u03b5 \u03ba\u03c1\u03b9\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ad\u03c2<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd12 Why order Ketoforce from MedsBase<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u03c0\u03b9\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03c0\u03bf\u03b9\u03b7\u03bc\u03ad\u03bd\u03bf \u03b1\u03c0\u03cc \u03c4\u03b7 WHO-GMP \u03ba\u03b1\u03c4\u03b1\u03c3\u03ba\u03b5\u03c5\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03ae<\/strong> \u2014 \u03c0\u03c1\u03bf\u03ad\u03c1\u03c7\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03b9 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\u03b1\u03c0\u03bf\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03bb\u03ae<\/strong> \u03c3\u03c4\u03b9\u03c2 \u03c0\u03b5\u03c1\u03b9\u03c3\u03c3\u03cc\u03c4\u03b5\u03c1\u03b5\u03c2 \u03c7\u03ce\u03c1\u03b5\u03c2 \u03bc\u03b5 <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/el\/medsbase-re-shipment-assurance-policy\/\">Reshipment Assurance<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u03a0\u03cc\u03bd\u03c4\u03bf\u03b9 \u03b1\u03c6\u03bf\u03c3\u03af\u03c9\u03c3\u03b7\u03c2<\/strong> \u2014 1 \u03c0\u03cc\u03bd\u03c4\u03bf\u03c2 \u03b1\u03bd\u03ac $1 \u03c0\u03bf\u03c5 \u03be\u03bf\u03b4\u03b5\u03cd\u03b5\u03c4\u03b5 (\u03b5\u03be\u03b1\u03b9\u03c1\u03bf\u03cd\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1\u03b9 \u03c4\u03b1 \u03c0\u03b5\u03c0\u03c4\u03af\u03b4\u03b9\u03b1\/\u03b1\u03c0\u03bf\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03bb\u03ae)\u00b7 100 \u03c0\u03cc\u03bd\u03c4\u03bf\u03c5\u03c2 = $5 \u03ad\u03ba\u03c0\u03c4\u03c9\u03c3\u03b7 \u03c3\u03c4\u03b7\u03bd \u03b5\u03c0\u03cc\u03bc\u03b5\u03bd\u03b7 \u03c0\u03b1\u03c1\u03b1\u03b3\u03b3\u03b5\u03bb\u03af\u03b1 \u03c3\u03b1\u03c2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"uses\">\u03a7\u03c1\u03ae\u03c3\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2<\/h2>\n<p>Ketoforce (ketoconazole 2% w\/w cream, Brinton Pharma) is a broad-spectrum topical imidazole. Common indications:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:14px 0;font-size:0.95em;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#2c7cb0;color:#fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding:8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #ccc;\">\u0395\u03bd\u03b4\u03b5\u03af\u03be\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #ccc;\">How to use<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background:#fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ccc;\">Tinea pedis (athlete&#8217;s foot)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ccc;\">Once daily \u00d7 6 weeks (longer than other azoles for dermatophytes)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ccc;\">Tinea cruris (jock itch)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ccc;\">Once daily \u00d7 2\u20134 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ccc;\">Tinea corporis (ringworm)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ccc;\">Once daily \u00d7 3\u20134 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ccc;\">Cutaneous candidiasis<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ccc;\">Once or twice daily \u00d7 2 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ccc;\">Pityriasis versicolor<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ccc;\">Once daily \u00d7 2\u20133 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ccc;\">Seborrhoeic dermatitis (face, body, chest)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ccc;\">Once daily \u00d7 2\u20134 weeks; flare prevention 1\u20132\u00d7 per week<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp \/ dandruff, use ketoconazole 2% shampoo (separate product) instead of the cream.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-apply\">\u03a0\u03ce\u03c2 \u03bd\u03b1 \u03ba\u03ac\u03bd\u03b5\u03c4\u03b5 \u03b1\u03af\u03c4\u03b7\u03c3\u03b7<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Wash and dry the skin thoroughly before application.<\/li>\n<li>Apply a thin layer to the affected skin and 2 cm of surrounding healthy-looking skin.<\/li>\n<li>For tinea pedis, treat all four feet sites \u2014 between toes, soles, sides, and arches \u2014 even if only one looks affected.<\/li>\n<li>Continue treatment for 1 week after symptoms have cleared.<\/li>\n<li>For seborrhoeic dermatitis, restart at the first sign of flare; weekly maintenance prevents relapse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mechanism\">\u03a0\u03ce\u03c2 \u03bb\u03b5\u03b9\u03c4\u03bf\u03c5\u03c1\u03b3\u03b5\u03af<\/h2>\n<p>Ketoconazole inhibits fungal CYP51, blocking ergosterol biosynthesis. Topical absorption from intact skin is &lt; 1% \u2014 far too low to cause the hepatotoxicity or hormonal effects that limit oral use. Ketoconazole has additional anti-inflammatory action via inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase, which contributes to its strong effect in seborrhoeic dermatitis.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"side-effects\">\u03a0\u03b1\u03c1\u03b5\u03bd\u03ad\u03c1\u03b3\u03b5\u03b9\u03b5\u03c2<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Common (5\u201310%) \u2014 mild stinging or burning on application, dryness, mild erythema.<\/li>\n<li>Uncommon \u2014 contact dermatitis (true allergy or vehicle reaction), oily skin sensation.<\/li>\n<li>Rare \u2014 severe contact allergy with weeping rash; stop and consult.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"pregnancy\">\u0395\u03b3\u03ba\u03c5\u03bc\u03bf\u03c3\u03cd\u03bd\u03b7 &amp; \u03b8\u03b7\u03bb\u03b1\u03c3\u03bc\u03cc\u03c2<\/h2>\n<p>Topical ketoconazole is considered low-risk in pregnancy and breastfeeding due to negligible systemic absorption. Avoid application to the breast during breastfeeding (or wash thoroughly before feeding). For broken or extensively-inflamed skin, prefer clotrimazole.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\">\u03a3\u03c5\u03c7\u03bd\u03ad\u03c2 \u0395\u03c1\u03c9\u03c4\u03ae\u03c3\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2<\/h2>\n<h3>Why does my dermatologist prefer ketoconazole over clotrimazole for my dandruff or facial seborrhoea?<\/h3>\n<p>Ketoconazole has dual action \u2014 it kills Malassezia (the yeast that drives seborrhoeic dermatitis) AND has anti-inflammatory effect via 5-lipoxygenase inhibition. Clotrimazole has the antifungal effect alone. For seborrhoeic dermatitis, ketoconazole gives a faster, more complete response.<\/p>\n<h3>Is Ketoforce safe even though oral ketoconazole has a black box?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes \u2014 the FDA \/ EMA restrictions on oral ketoconazole apply because of liver toxicity from systemic exposure. Topical absorption from intact skin is &lt; 1% \u2014 orders of magnitude below the threshold for systemic effects. Topical ketoconazole shampoos and creams remain widely used and safe.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I use this on my face?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes \u2014 face is a common site for seborrhoeic dermatitis (eyebrows, nasolabial folds, behind ears). Apply a thin layer once daily; usually clears in 2 weeks. Avoid the eyes \u2014 wash off if it gets in.<\/p>\n<h3>Why does my tinea pedis need 6 weeks of cream?<\/h3>\n<p>Ketoconazole is fungicidal against dermatophytes but the recommended course duration is conservatively long. Many guidelines accept a shorter course of terbinafine cream (1% \u00d7 1 week) or clotrimazole (1% \u00d7 2\u20134 weeks) for tinea pedis. For seborrhoeic dermatitis specifically, ketoconazole has the faster onset.<\/p>\n<h3>Is Ketoforce the same as Nizoral cream?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes \u2014 Nizoral is the original Janssen brand of ketoconazole cream. Ketoforce contains the same active ingredient (ketoconazole 2%), manufactured by Brinton Pharma under WHO-GMP. Bioequivalent.<\/p>\n<h3>Why does my dandruff keep coming back when I stop the shampoo?<\/h3>\n<p>Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a chronic relapsing condition driven by individual susceptibility to Malassezia and to inflammatory triggers (stress, cold weather, immunosuppression). Maintenance is the key \u2014 ketoconazole shampoo or cream once or twice a week keeps it under control.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I use ketoconazole cream and a steroid cream together?<\/h3>\n<p>Short-term combination products (ketoconazole + hydrocortisone) are sometimes used for inflamed seborrhoeic dermatitis or extensive intertrigo. Use the steroid for a few days only \u2014 long-term steroid on the face causes atrophy and rebound flare.<\/p>\n<h3>What about ketoconazole shampoo vs cream for body seborrhoea?<\/h3>\n<p>For chest, back, scalp \u2014 ketoconazole 2% shampoo is more practical (lather, leave 5 minutes, rinse). For face, neck, axilla, groin \u2014 the cream is better tolerated. Use both if you have body and face involvement.<\/p>\n<h3>Will it fix my white patches on my back?<\/h3>\n<p>If the cause is pityriasis versicolor (a Malassezia overgrowth), yes \u2014 the fungus clears in 2\u20133 weeks. Pigment recovery is slower; the patches can take months to repigment, especially with sun exposure. Use SPF on affected areas while pigment normalises.<\/p>\n<h3>Should I use this on broken or weeping skin?<\/h3>\n<p>No \u2014 apply only to clean, dry, intact skin. Weeping or fissured tinea may need 1\u20132 days of zinc paste \/ moist drying, or oral antifungals to settle before topical therapy. If lesion is heavily inflamed and fissured, see a clinician.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"storage\">\u0391\u03c0\u03bf\u03b8\u03ae\u03ba\u03b5\u03c5\u03c3\u03b7<\/h2>\n<p>Store at 15\u201325 \u00b0C, away from heat and direct sunlight. Replace the cap tightly. Keep out of reach of children. Discard 6 months after opening. 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