Comparing Ketoconazole Topical vs Nystatin Topical
Ketoconazole topical | Nystatin topical |
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Ketoconazole topical | Nystatin topical |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Seborrheic Dermatitis, Cutaneous Candidiasis, Dandruff, Androgenetic Alopecia, Tinea Corporis, Tinea Cruris, Tinea Pedis, Tinea Versicolor. ketoconazole topical may also be used for... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Cutaneous Candidiasis, Vaginal Yeast Infection, Paronychia. nystatin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Cutaneous Candidiasis
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Ketoconazole topical has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 43 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
Nystatin topical has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 29 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: ketoconazole topical side effects in more detail. |
See also: nystatin topical side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all ketoconazole topical prices |
View all nystatin topical prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Extina, Ketodan, Kuric, Nizoral A-D, Nizoral Shampoo, Nizoral Topical, Xolegel | Klayesta, Nyamyc, Nystop | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
December 31, 1985 |
September 08, 1964 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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