Ketostar Cream

Ketostar Cream is a ketoconazole antifungal medicine used on the skin to treat fungal and yeast infections. Each tube of Ketostar Cream contains ketoconazole as labelled, in a cream base designed for topical use. It is commonly used for conditions such as tinea infections, seborrheic dermatitis, and cutaneous candidiasis when a clinician thinks ketoconazole cream is appropriate. Ketostar Cream is for external use only and should be applied exactly as directed by a healthcare professional.

How it works: Ketoconazole stops fungi and some yeasts from making ergosterol, a substance they need to build healthy cell membranes. In cream form, Ketostar Cream delivers the medicine right to the affected skin area to help clear the infection and reduce related redness, itching, and scaling.

Ketostar Cream is a topical skin cream, so it works directly where the infection or irritation is present rather than affecting the whole body. Since there are no other strengths or forms of this brand listed here, the main difference is the amount in each tube as labelled and the way the cream is used on the skin; a doctor may choose Ketostar Cream when a local antifungal treatment is preferred and the area is best treated with a cream base.

• athlete’s foot
• jock itch
• ringworm
• seborrheic dermatitis
• cutaneous candidiasis

• Wash and dry the affected skin before applying Ketostar Cream.
• Apply a thin layer only to the affected area and a small margin around it.
• Rub the cream in gently until it disappears.
• Use it exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once or twice daily depending on the condition.
• Wash your hands after applying, unless the hands are the area being treated.
• Avoid getting Ketostar Cream in the eyes, mouth, nose, or on broken skin unless your clinician told you to do so.

Ketostar Cream provides ketoconazole as labelled in each tube, and the exact amount used depends on the size of the skin area being treated. It is usually applied once or twice a day, but your doctor decides the frequency and duration based on the infection and how you respond. Do not use more than directed just because the tube contains more cream.

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

Common side effects of Ketoconazole may include:

• mild skin irritation
• burning or stinging at the application site
• itching
• redness
• dry skin
• peeling or scaling
• rash at the treated area

• For external use only; do not swallow Ketostar Cream.
• Do not use it in the eyes, mouth, or vagina unless a clinician specifically instructs you to.
• Tell your doctor if the skin is very broken, raw, or severely inflamed before using the cream.
• Stop using it and get medical help if you develop a strong allergic reaction or severe irritation.
• Use exactly on the area prescribed; using more often or on larger areas than directed may increase irritation.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or treating a child.
• If symptoms do not improve as expected, follow up with your doctor rather than continuing on your own.

• Other topical products on the same area, such as steroid creams or other antifungals
• Skin products that can irritate, including harsh soaps, alcohol-based lotions, or acne treatments
• Occlusive dressings unless your doctor says to use them
• Prescription medicines that may interact if ketoconazole is used on large areas for a long time, although this is uncommon with cream

Store Ketostar Cream at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep the tube away from excess heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.