Jikona 2% Cream

Jikona 2% Cream is a prescription antifungal cream that contains ketoconazole 2% in each tube. It belongs to the azole antifungal class and is used on the skin to treat certain fungal infections, including ringworm, jock itch, athlete’s foot, and seborrheic dermatitis. Jikona 2% Cream is applied directly to the affected area to help stop fungal growth and relieve symptoms such as itching, scaling, and redness.

How it works: Ketoconazole works by blocking a substance fungi need to build their cell membrane, which weakens and stops the fungus from growing. As a cream, Jikona 2% Cream delivers the medicine directly to the infected skin, where it can act with less whole-body exposure than an oral antifungal.

Jikona 2% Cream is a higher-strength ketoconazole skin medicine, so it is meant for people whose doctor has decided an antifungal cream is appropriate and who need a 2% formulation. Compared with lower-strength ketoconazole products, this cream is a standard prescription skin treatment that may be chosen for more stubborn or widespread fungal skin problems, while still staying local to the skin rather than affecting the whole body.

• ringworm (tinea corporis)
• athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)
• jock itch (tinea cruris)
• seborrheic dermatitis
• fungal skin rash with itching and scaling

• Wash and dry the affected skin before applying Jikona 2% Cream.
• Apply a thin layer only to the infected area and a small margin around it.
• Rub it in gently until it disappears into the skin.
• Use it exactly as often as your doctor tells you; do not apply extra to make it work faster.
• Wash your hands after applying unless the hands are the area being treated.
• Do not cover the area with tight bandages or wraps unless your clinician says to do so.

Jikona 2% Cream provides ketoconazole 2% for topical use, which is a prescription-strength concentration applied to the skin rather than swallowed. The usual frequency and total amount depend on the infection being treated and the size of the area, and your doctor decides how often you should use it; there is no fixed maximum daily amount from the tube label because it is applied thinly only as prescribed.

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
• redness
• dry skin
• irritation or rash at the application site
• skin peeling or soreness

• Use Jikona 2% Cream only on the skin; do not put it in the eyes, mouth, or vagina.
• Tell your doctor if the area is broken, severely inflamed, or infected, since irritated skin may sting more with this cream.
• Stop and get medical advice if the rash gets worse, spreads, or does not improve as expected.
• Let your clinician know if you have a history of allergy to ketoconazole or other azole antifungals.
• Use this cream only as directed; using more often or on larger areas than prescribed can increase irritation.
• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or treating a child, ask a clinician before use.
• Avoid sharing the tube with other people to reduce the risk of spreading infection.

• Other topical antifungal products used on the same area unless your doctor says to combine them
• Topical steroids, which may change how the rash looks and can mask infection
• Other skin products that can irritate the area, such as alcohol-based lotions or harsh acne treatments
• Occlusive dressings or tight wraps that may increase absorption and irritation

Store Jikona 2% Cream at room temperature, keep the tube tightly closed, and protect it from excess heat, moisture, and freezing.