{"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\/nl\/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 Snel antwoord<\/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 \/>gecertificeerde fabrikant<\/div>\n<p class=\"medsbase-reship-line\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:8px 0 18px;\">\ud83d\udce6 Elke bestelling is gedekt door onze <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/medsbase-re-shipment-assurance-policy\/\"><strong>Reshipment Assurance Policy<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 als uw pakket niet binnen 20 werkdagen arriveert, sturen wij het opnieuw.<\/p>\n<h3>Waarom bestellen bij MedsBase<\/h3>\n<p>Onze generieke medicijnen zijn afkomstig van WHO-GMP gecertificeerde fabrikanten en worden wereldwijd verzonden in discrete, eenvoudige verpakkingen \u2014 geen medicijnnaam op de buitenkant van het pakket. 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Elke bestelling wordt ondersteund door ons Reshipment Assurance Policy.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;flex:1;min-width:140px;\">\ud83d\udce6<br \/><strong>Discrete verpakking<\/strong><br \/>ongemarkeerde envelop<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;flex:1;min-width:140px;\">\ud83c\udf0d<br \/><strong>Wereldwijde verzending<\/strong><br \/>naar de meeste landen<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;flex:1;min-width:140px;\">\u2b50<br \/><strong>1.400+ klanten<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/reviews\/\">lees beoordelingen<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd12 Why order Ketoforce from MedsBase<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WHO-GMP gecertificeerde fabrikant<\/strong> \u2014 afkomstig uit een gereguleerde faciliteit, complete verpakking met batchnummer en vervaldatum.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discrete verpakking<\/strong> \u2014 gewone envelop, geen medicatienaam aan de buitenkant.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wereldwijde verzending<\/strong> naar de meeste landen met <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/medsbase-re-shipment-assurance-policy\/\">Reshipment Assurance<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loyaliteitspunten<\/strong> \u2014 1 punt per $1 uitgegeven (peptiden\/verzendkosten uitgezonderd); 100 punten = $5 korting op uw volgende bestelling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"uses\">Toepassingen<\/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;\">Indicatie<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #ccc;\">Hoe te gebruiken<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background:#fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ccc;\">Tinea pedis (zwemmerseczeem)<\/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\">Hoe aan te vragen<\/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\">Hoe het werkt<\/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\">Bijwerkingen<\/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\">Zwangerschap &amp; borstvoeding<\/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\">Veelgestelde vragen<\/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\">Opslag<\/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>Andere antischimmelmiddelen die u mogelijk interesseren<\/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\/nl\/terbicip-cream\/\"><strong>Terbicip Cr\u00e8me (terbinafine 1%)<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Krachtigste uitwendige middel voor voetschimmel; kuur van 1\u20132 weken.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/lulibet-xl-cream\/\"><strong>Lulibet XL Cr\u00e8me (luliconazol 1%)<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Nieuwere generatie imidazol; kuur van 1 week voor cruris\/corporis.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/clocip\/\"><strong>Clocip (clotrimazol 1% cr\u00e8me)<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Breedspectrum, standaard zonder recept, veilig tijdens zwangerschap.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/keto-cream\/\"><strong>Keto Cream (ketoconazol 2%)<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Beste voor seborro\u00efsch eczeem (Malassezia).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/zimig\/\"><strong>Zimig (orale terbinafine 250 mg)<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Stap over op orale medicatie wanneer topicale behandeling faalt of bij uitgebreide aandoeningen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background:#fff3f3;border-left:4px solid #d9534f;padding:12px 18px;margin:24px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"><strong>Medisch disclaimer.<\/strong> Deze pagina bevat productinformatie voor volwassenen die antischimmelmedicijnen voor persoonlijk gebruik bestellen. Het is geen vervanging voor individueel medisch advies. Bespreek het juiste antischimmelmiddel, de dosering en de behandelduur met een gekwalificeerde clinicus \u2014 vooral als u leveraandoeningen heeft, zwanger bent of borstvoeding geeft, warfarine gebruikt, een statine gebruikt, immunosuppressiva gebruikt of een schimmelnagelinfectie heeft die een andere diagnose kan zijn (psoriasis, lichen planus, trauma).<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2705 Fights fungal infections<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\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/57836","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57836"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57837"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57836"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=57836"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=57836"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=57836"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}