Ketoconazole is an antifungal agent applied topically to treat fungal and yeast infections of the skin. It is effective in the treatment of ringworm, jock itch, pityriasis, athlete’s foot, and dandruff, as well as yeast infections caused by Candida. The shampoo is available over the counter in a 1% strength to treat dandruff, and by prescription as a 2% solution to treat pityriasis. The drug is not absorbed through the skin.
Summary of Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
In some cases, an herb or supplement may appear in more than one category, which may seem contradictory. For clarification, read the full article for details about the summarized interactions.
| Depletion or interference | None known |
| Side effect reduction/prevention | None known |
| Supportive interaction | None known |
| Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability | None known |
| Adverse interaction | None known |
An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific evidence.
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2006-09-07
