How much does Ketoconazole Cream cost?

Pricing for Ketoconazole Cream varies by insurance plan, dose, and pharmacy. Our database does not show a fixed cost because prices change faster than we can verify. For current pharmacy prices, check your insurance's formulary tier (in the prior-authorization section), use the GoodRx or Cost Plus Drugs deep links on this page, or ask your pharmacist to run a test claim. If a copay card is listed, it usually drops the out-of-pocket significantly for commercial insurance.

Does Ketoconazole Cream need prior authorization?

Ketoconazole Cream appears on 1 payer formulary in our database. PA requirements vary by payer — see the prior-authorization table on this page for specifics. In general, specialty and brand-name drugs are more likely to require PA than generic equivalents.

Is there a copay card or patient assistance program for Ketoconazole Cream?

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What is Ketoconazole Cream used to treat?

Ketoconazole Cream (generic: Ketoconazole) is indicated for Dermatitis, Candidiasis, Seborrheic Dermatitis and 1 other condition. Click any condition name on this page for more detail.

Does Ketoconazole Cream have a generic version?

The generic name for Ketoconazole Cream is Ketoconazole. Whether a generic is currently available depends on patent status — check the FDA Orange Book or ask your pharmacist. Generics are often substantially cheaper than brand-name drugs.

Ketoconazole Cream

Generic: Ketoconazole

Verified·Apr 23, 2026

NDC: 72189-422
ICD-10 indication: B36.0

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About Ketoconazole Cream

What is this medication? Ketoconazole cream is a topical antifungal medication prescribed to treat a variety of fungal skin infections. It is commonly used to address conditions such as athletes foot, jock itch, and ringworm. Additionally, it is frequently prescribed for seborrheic dermatitis, which causes scaly or flaky skin on the face, scalp, or chest, as well as pityriasis, a condition that results in lightening or darkening of the skin on the trunk or limbs.

The medication works by interfering with the formation of the fungal cell membrane, which effectively stops the growth and spread of the fungus causing the infection. It is typically applied directly to the affected area of the skin once or twice daily, depending on the specific condition being treated and the instructions provided by a healthcare professional. Relieving symptoms like itching, burning, and redness is a primary goal of this treatment as it eliminates the underlying infection.

Copay & patient assistance

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Prescribing information

From the FDA-approved label for Ketoconazole Cream. Official source: DailyMed (NLM) · Label effective Mar 17, 2026

Indications and usage

Ketoconazole Cream, 2% is indicated for the topical treatment of tinea corporis, tinea cruris and tinea pedis caused by Trichophyton rubrum, T. mentagrophytes and Epidermophyton floccosum; in the treatment of tinea (pityriasis) versicolor caused by Malassezia furfur (Pityrosporum orbiculare); and in the treatment of cutaneous candidiasis caused by Candida spp. and in the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis.

Dosage and administration

Cutaneous candidiasis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea pedis, and tinea (pityriasis) versicolor: It is recommended that Ketoconazole Cream, 2% be applied once daily to cover the affected and immediate surrounding area. Clinical improvement may be seen fairly soon after treatment is begun; however, candidal infections and tinea cruris and corporis should be treated for two weeks in order to reduce the possibility of recurrence. Patients with tinea versicolor usually require two weeks of treatment . Patients with tinea pedis require six weeks of treatment. If a patient shows no clinical improvement after the treatment period, the diagnosis should be redetermined. Seborrheic dermatitis: Ketoconazole cream, 2% should be applied to the affected area twice daily for four weeks or until no clinical clearing. If a patient shows no clinical improvement after the treatment period, the diagnosis should be redetermined.

Contraindications

Ketoconazole Cream, 2% is contraindicated in persons who have shown hypersensitivity to the active or excipient ingredients of this formulation.

Warnings

Ketoconazole Cream, 2% is not for ophthalmic use. Ketoconazole Cream, 2% contains sodium sulfite anhydrous, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions including anaphylactic symptoms and life-threatening or less severe asthmatic episodes in certain susceptible people. The overall prevalence of sulfite sensitivity in the general population is unknown and probably low. Sulfite sensitivity is seen more frequently in asthmatic than in nonasthmatic people.

Adverse reactions

During clinical trials 45 (5%) of 905 patients treated with Ketoconazole Cream, 2% and 5 (2.4%) of 208 patients treated with placebo reported side effects consisting mainly of severe irritation, pruritus and stinging. One of the patients treated with ketoconazole cream developed a painful allergic reaction. In worldwide postmarketing experience, rare reports of contact dermatitis have been associated with ketoconazole cream or one of its excipients, namely sodium sulfite or propylene glycol. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Encube Ethicals Private Limited at 1-833-285-4151 or FDA at 1-800- FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Label text is reproduced as-is from the FDA-approved label. We do not paraphrase, summarize, or omit. Content above is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your prescribing clinician or pharmacist before making decisions about your medication.

Conditions we've indexed resources for

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Prior authorization & coverage

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