Ketoconazole (kee toe kon na zole) Oral

Ketoconazole, an imidazole, is a broad spectrum anti fungal.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

Take ketoconazole as directed by your health care professional.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

yellowing of eyes/skin
vomiting
stomach pain
skin rash
sexual difficulties (impotence - in men)
redness/blistering/peeling/loosening of the skin (including inside the mouth)
nausea
loss of appetite
itching
increased sensitivity to light (eyes)
drowsiness/dizziness
dark yellow/brown urine
breast swelling and/or tenderness

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

warfarin
tolbutamide
terfenadine
rifampin
quinidine
pioglitazone
pimozide
phenytoin
paricalcitol
other fungal/yeast infection medication
methysergide
medication for stomach ulcers and/or other stomach problem(s)
medication for sleeping difficulty
medication for parkinson's disease/gastrointestinal problems
medication for lowering cholesterol
medication for anxiety or difficulty sleeping
isoniazid
hormones (like prednisone or cortisone)
ergotamine
doxercalciferol
dofetilide
dihydroergotamine
didanosine (ddi)
cyclosporine
cisapride
bosentan
astemizole
antacids
alcohol

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

liver disease
other chronic illness
achlorhydria / hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid production)
alcohol abuse problem

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F / 15- 30 degrees C, away from heat and moisture.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.

Do not treat yourself with OTC medication whilst on a course with this medication, without consulting with your health care professional.