Label: KETOCONAZOLE cream

  • NDC Code(s): 51672-1298-1, 51672-1298-2, 51672-1298-3
  • Packager: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Rx only

  • DESCRIPTION

    Ketoconazole cream, 2% contains the broad-spectrum synthetic antifungal agent, ketoconazole 2%, formulated in an aqueous cream vehicle consisting of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), cetyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, polysorbate 60, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan monostearate and stearyl alcohol.

    Ketoconazole is cis-1-acetyl-4-[4-[[2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(1 H-imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl]methoxy]phenyl] piperazine and has the following structural formula:

    Chemical Structure

    Molecular Formula: C 26H 28Cl 2N 4O 4

    Molecular Weight: 531.43

  • CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

    When ketoconazole cream, 2% was applied dermally to intact or abraded skin of beagle dogs for 28 consecutive days at a dose of 80 mg, there were no detectable plasma levels using an assay method having a lower detection limit of 2 ng/mL.

    After a single topical application to the chest, back and arms of normal volunteers, systemic absorption of ketoconazole was not detected at the 5 ng/mL level in blood over a 72-hour period.

    Two dermal irritancy studies, a human sensitization test, a phototoxicity study and a photoallergy study conducted in 38 male and 62 female volunteers showed no contact sensitization of the delayed hypersensitivity type, no irritation, no phototoxicity and no photoallergenic potential due to ketoconazole cream, 2%.

    Microbiology

    Ketoconazole is a broad spectrum synthetic antifungal agent which inhibits the in vitrogrowth of the following common dermatophytes and yeasts by altering the permeability of the cell membrane: dermatophytes: Trichophyton rubrum, T. mentagrophytes, T. tonsurans, Microsporum canis, M. audouini, M. gypseumand Epidermophyton floccosum; yeasts: Candida albicans, Malassezia ovale (Pityrosporum ovale)and C. tropicalis;and the organism responsible for tinea versicolor, Malassezia furfur (Pityrosporum orbiculare).Only those organisms listed in the INDICATIONS AND USAGEsection have been proven to be clinically affected. Development of resistance to ketoconazole has not been reported.

    Mode of Action

    In vitrostudies suggest that ketoconazole impairs the synthesis of ergosterol, which is a vital component of fungal cell membranes. It is postulated that the therapeutic effect of ketoconazole in seborrheic dermatitis is due to the reduction of M. ovale, but this has not been proven.

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE

    Ketoconazole cream, 2% is indicated for the topical treatment of tinea corporis, tinea cruris and tinea pedis caused by Trichophyton rubrum, T. mentagrophytesand Epidermophyton floccosum;in the treatment of tinea (pityriasis) versicolor caused by Malassezia furfur (Pityrosporum orbiculare);in the treatment of cutaneous candidiasis caused by Candida spp.and in the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis.

  • CONTRAINDICATIONS

    Ketoconazole cream, 2% is contraindicated in persons who have shown hypersensitivity to the active or excipient ingredients of this formulation.

  • WARNINGS

    Ketoconazole cream, 2% is not for ophthalmic use.

  • PRECAUTIONS

    General

    If a reaction suggesting sensitivity or chemical irritation should occur, use of the medication should be discontinued. Hepatitis (1:10,000 reported incidence) and, at high doses, lowered testosterone and ACTH induced corticosteroid serum levels have been seen with orally administered ketoconazole; these effects have not been seen with topical ketoconazole.

    Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

    A long-term feeding study in Swiss Albino mice and in Wistar rats showed no evidence of oncogenic activity. The dominant lethal mutation test in male and female mice revealed that single oral doses of ketoconazole as high as 80 mg/kg produced no mutation in any stage of germ cell development. The Ames' salmonellamicrosomal activator assay was also negative.

    Pregnancy

    Teratogenic effects

    Pregnancy Category C

    Ketoconazole has been shown to be teratogenic (syndactylia and oligodactylia) in the rat when given orally in the diet at 80 mg/kg/day, (10 times the maximum recommended human oral dose). However, these effects may be related to maternal toxicity, which was seen at this and higher dose levels.

    There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Ketoconazole should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

    Nursing Mothers

    It is not known whether Ketoconazole cream, 2% administered topically could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in breast milk. Nevertheless, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.

    Pediatric Use

    Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established.

  • ADVERSE REACTIONS

    During clinical trials 45 (5.0%) of 905 patients treated with ketoconazole cream, 2% and 5 (2.4%) of 208 patients treated with placebo reported side effects consisting mainly of severe irritation, pruritus and stinging. One of the patients treated with ketoconazole cream developed a painful allergic reaction.

    In worldwide postmarketing experience, rare reports of contact dermatitis have been associated with ketoconazole cream or one of its excipients, namely propylene glycol.

  • DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

    Cutaneous candidiasis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea pedis, and tinea (pityriasis) versicolor

    It is recommended that ketoconazole cream, 2% be applied once daily to cover the affected and immediate surrounding area. Clinical improvement may be seen fairly soon after treatment is begun; however, candidal infections and tinea cruris and corporis should be treated for two weeks in order to reduce the possibility of recurrence.

    Patients with tinea versicolor usually require two weeks of treatment. Patients with tinea pedis require six weeks of treatment.

    Seborrheic dermatitis

    Ketoconazole cream, 2% should be applied to the affected area twice daily for four weeks or until clinical clearing.

    If a patient shows no clinical improvement after the treatment period, the diagnosis should be redetermined.

  • HOW SUPPLIED

    Ketoconazole cream, 2% is supplied in 15 g (NDC 51672-1298-1), 30 g (NDC 51672-1298-2), and 60 g (NDC 51672-1298-3) tubes.

    Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)[see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc., Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 1C1
    Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Hawthorne, NY 10532

    Revised: March, 2014

    PK-2925-4
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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 15 g Tube Carton

    ketoconazole-02NDC 51672-1298-1

    15 g

    Ketoconazole
    Cream 2%

    FOR DERMATOLOGIC USE ONLY.
    NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE.

    Rx only

    Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.

    TARO

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    KETOCONAZOLE 
    ketoconazole cream
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:51672-1298
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    KETOCONAZOLE (UNII: R9400W927I) (KETOCONAZOLE - UNII:R9400W927I) KETOCONAZOLE20 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE (UNII: REK4960K2U)  
    CETYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 936JST6JCN)  
    ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE (UNII: 0RE8K4LNJS)  
    POLYSORBATE 60 (UNII: CAL22UVI4M)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE (UNII: NVZ4I0H58X)  
    STEARYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 2KR89I4H1Y)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorwhite (White to off-white) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:51672-1298-11 in 1 CARTON12/18/2002
    115 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:51672-1298-21 in 1 CARTON12/18/2002
    230 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    3NDC:51672-1298-31 in 1 CARTON12/18/2002
    360 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA07563812/18/2002
    Labeler - Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. (145186370)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc.206263295manufacture(51672-1298)