{"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\/nb\/product\/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 Raskt svar<\/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 \/>sertifisert produsent<\/div>\n<p class=\"medsbase-reship-line\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:8px 0 18px;\">\ud83d\udce6 Hver ordre er dekket av v\u00e5r <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/medsbase-re-shipment-assurance-policy\/\"><strong>Reshipment Assurance Policy<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 hvis pakken din ikke ankommer innen 20 virkedager, sender vi ny.<\/p>\n<h3>Hvorfor bestille fra MedsBase<\/h3>\n<p>V\u00e5re generiske legemidler kommer fra WHO-GMP-sertifiserte produsenter og sendes over hele verden i diskret, n\u00f8ytral emballasje \u2014 ingen legemiddelnavn p\u00e5 utsiden av pakken. 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Hver ordre er dekket av v\u00e5r Reshipment Assurance Policy.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;flex:1;min-width:140px;\">\ud83d\udce6<br \/><strong>Diskr\u00e9 emballasje<\/strong><br \/>n\u00f8ytral konvolutt<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;flex:1;min-width:140px;\">\ud83c\udf0d<br \/><strong>Verdensomspennende levering<\/strong><br \/>til de fleste land<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;flex:1;min-width:140px;\">\u2b50<br \/><strong>1 400+ kunder<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/reviews\/\">les anmeldelser<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd12 Why order Ketoforce from MedsBase<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WHO-GMP-sertifisert produsent<\/strong> \u2014 hentet fra et regulert anlegg, ferdig pakke med batchnummer og utl\u00f8psdato.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diskr\u00e9 emballasje<\/strong> \u2014 vanlig konvolutt, ingen medisinnavn p\u00e5 utsiden.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Verdensomspennende levering<\/strong> til de fleste land med <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/medsbase-re-shipment-assurance-policy\/\">Reshipment Assurance<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lojalitetspoeng<\/strong> \u2014 1 poeng per $1 brukt (ekskluderer peptider\/frakt); 100 poeng = $5 av p\u00e5 din neste bestilling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"uses\">Bruk<\/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;\">Indikasjon<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #ccc;\">Bruksanvisning<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background:#fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ccc;\">Tinea pedis (fotsopp)<\/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 (ringorm)<\/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\">Hvordan s\u00f8ke<\/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\">Hvordan det fungerer<\/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\">Bivirkninger<\/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\">Graviditet og amming<\/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\">Vanlige sp\u00f8rsm\u00e5l<\/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\">Oppbevaring<\/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. Do not use after expiry.<\/p>\n<p><!-- medsbase-related-alts-v1 --><\/p>\n<h2>Andre antimykotiske medisiner du kan v\u00e6re interessert i<\/h2>\n<p>If Ketoforce is unavailable, here are alternatives \u2014 same molecule from a different manufacturer, plus other topical antifungals.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/terbicip-cream\/\"><strong>Terbicip Krem (terbinafin 1%)<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Kraftigste topikale behandling for fotsopp; 1\u20132 ukers kur.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/lulibet-xl-cream\/\"><strong>Lulibet XL Krem (luliconazol 1%)<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Nyere generasjons imidazol; 1 ukes kur for cruris\/corporis.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/clocip\/\"><strong>Clocip (klotrimazol 1% krem)<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Breispektrum, reseptfritt standardpreparat, trygt under graviditet.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/keto-cream\/\"><strong>Keto Cream (ketokonazol 2%)<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Best for sebor\u00e9isk dermatitt (Malassezia).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/zimig\/\"><strong>Zimig (oral terbinafin 250 mg)<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 G\u00e5 over til oral behandling n\u00e5r topikal mislykkes eller ved utbredt sykdom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background:#fff3f3;border-left:4px solid #d9534f;padding:12px 18px;margin:24px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"><strong>Medisinsk ansvarsfraskrivelse.<\/strong> Denne siden inneholder produktinformasjon for voksne som bestiller antimykotisk medisin til eget bruk. Den er ikke erstatning for individuell medisinsk r\u00e5dgivning. Diskuter riktig antimykotikum, dose og behandlingsvarighet med en kvalifisert kliniker \u2013 spesielt hvis du har leversykdom, er gravid eller ammer, tar warfarin, tar statin, tar immundempende medikamenter, eller har en soppinfeksjon i neglene som kan v\u00e6re en annen diagnose (psoriasis, lichen planus, traume).<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2705 Bekjemper soppinfeksjoner<br \/>\n\u2705 Relieves skin irritation<br \/>\n\u2705 Treats dandruff effectively<br \/>\n\u2705 Promotes scalp health<br \/>\n\u2705 Easy topical application<\/p>\n<p>Ketoforce contains Ketoconazole.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":57837,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[3501,3141,3504,3342],"product_tag":[3623,4367],"class_list":{"0":"post-57836","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-anti-fungal","7":"product_cat-category-overview","8":"product_cat-fungal-infection-treatment","9":"product_cat-general-health","10":"product_tag-ketoconazole","11":"product_tag-ketoforce","13":"first","14":"instock","15":"shipping-taxable","16":"purchasable","17":"product-type-variable","18":"has-default-attributes"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/57836","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57836"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57837"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57836"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=57836"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=57836"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=57836"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}