Cytoket Cream

Cytoket Cream is a ketoconazole topical antifungal cream made by Cytoz Pharmaceuticals and supplied as a strip/box of 10 tubes. Each tube contains ketoconazole cream at the labeled strength, which is applied to the skin to help treat fungal and yeast infections. It is used for conditions such as tinea (ringworm), athlete’s foot, jock itch, and certain yeast-related skin rashes. Cytoket Cream works locally on the skin, so it is designed for external use only.

How it works: Ketoconazole blocks a substance fungi need to build their cell membranes, which stops the fungus from growing and spreading. As a cream, Cytoket Cream delivers that action right where the rash or infection is on the skin.

Because Cytoket Cream is a topical cream rather than an oral medicine, it is chosen when a doctor wants antifungal treatment to act directly on the affected skin with minimal body-wide exposure. The labeled strength is suitable for treating skin infections that need ketoconazole applied in a thin layer, and a clinician may prefer this form when a soothing, easy-to-spread cream is more appropriate than a powder, shampoo, or tablet.

• Ringworm (tinea corporis)
• Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)
• Jock itch (tinea cruris)
• Cutaneous yeast infections
• Seborrheic dermatitis on the skin, if prescribed

• Use Cytoket Cream only on the skin; do not swallow it or apply it to the eyes, mouth, or inside the nose.
• Wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of cream.
• Rub the cream in gently as directed by your doctor, usually once or twice daily depending on the infection.
• Wash your hands after applying, unless your hands are the area being treated.
• Use it for the full treatment course even if the rash starts looking better before it is finished.
• Do not cover the area with tight bandages unless your prescriber tells you to do so.

Cytoket Cream provides ketoconazole at the labeled strength in each tube, and the amount applied depends on the size of the affected skin area. It is commonly applied once or twice daily, but the exact frequency and total duration are determined by the doctor based on the infection and how severe it is. Do not use more than prescribed, since the needed amount is set by the prescriber rather than a fixed maximum per day.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ketoconazole may include:

• Mild burning or stinging where applied
• Itching at the application site
• Redness or irritation of the skin
• Dryness or peeling of the treated area
• Mild rash around the application site

• For external use only; keep Cytoket Cream away from the eyes, mouth, and genital mucosa unless specifically instructed by a clinician.
• Tell your doctor if you have had allergy or irritation from ketoconazole or other azole antifungals.
• Use caution on broken, very raw, or severely inflamed skin because irritation may be stronger.
• Do not use on large areas or for longer than directed without medical advice.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician before using it on larger areas or for prolonged treatment.
• Let your doctor know about any other skin products you use, because irritating cleansers or treatments can worsen dryness or redness.
• If the rash is in a skin fold, keep the area clean and dry as advised to help treatment work better.

• Other topical antifungals, steroids, or acne products applied to the same area may increase irritation or affect how well Cytoket Cream works.
• Strongly irritating products such as alcohol-based aftershaves, astringents, or harsh cleansers can worsen burning and dryness.
• Other prescription or over-the-counter medicated creams on the same site should be checked with a pharmacist or doctor before combining.
• If you are using several skin treatments together, your prescriber should confirm the order and timing of application.

Store Cytoket Cream at room temperature in its original tube, tightly closed, and keep it out of reach of children.