AntiInfectiveMeds
Since 2010
| Quantity | Price per tablet | You save | Total price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | £1.95 | - | £58.52 | |
| 60 | £1.49 | £27.41 | £89.64 | |
| 90 | £1.32 | £57.04 | £118.53 | |
| 120 | £1.25 | £83.71 | £150.38 | |
| 180 | £1.17 | £140.01 | £211.13 | |
| 270 | £1.12 | £224.46 | £302.25 | |
| 360 | £1.10 | £305.21 | £397.07 |
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| Delivery Method | Estimated delivery |
|---|---|
| Express Free for orders over £222.24 | Estimated delivery to the UK: 4-7 days |
| Standard Free for orders over £148.16 | Estimated delivery to the UK: 14-21 days |
Ketoconazole tablets (oral ketoconazole) are used to treat certain serious fungal infections in the body only when other effective antifungal treatment is not available or cannot be tolerated and when the potential benefits are judged to outweigh the risks.
Ketoconazole tablets are used for systemic fungal infections only when other antifungal treatments have failed or cannot be tolerated, including blastomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, chromomycosis (chromoblastomycosis), and paracoccidioidomycosis.
This medicine should not be used as initial treatment for severe, life-threatening infections. Because levels in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) after oral use are unpredictable, ketoconazole tablets should not be used to treat fungal infections of the central nervous system (CNS), including fungal meningitis. Close follow-up during and after treatment is recommended.
Oral ketoconazole is used to treat blastomycosis caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis in selected patients when other effective antifungal treatment is not available or cannot be tolerated. Severe disease, including suspected CNS involvement, generally needs specialist care and alternative systemic treatment.
Oral ketoconazole has been used for chromomycosis (chromoblastomycosis) caused by Phialophora spp. Response can vary, and treatment should be tailored by a clinician experienced in systemic fungal infections.
Oral ketoconazole is used for mild to moderate coccidioidomycosis in selected patients when other effective treatments cannot be used. Severe lung disease or widespread infection needs intensive antifungal treatment under medical supervision.
Oral ketoconazole is used for histoplasmosis caused by Histoplasma capsulatum in selected patients when other effective treatments are not available or cannot be tolerated. The choice of treatment depends on how severe the illness is, immune status, and clinical response.
Oral ketoconazole is used to treat paracoccidioidomycosis (South American blastomycosis) caused by Paracoccidioides spp., particularly when alternative antifungal treatment is not available or cannot be tolerated.
Take ketoconazole tablets exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
The usual starting dose for adults is 200 mg once daily. In severe infections, or if the expected clinical response is not achieved, the dose may be increased to 400 mg once daily, depending on clinical response and tolerability.
Use in children: ketoconazole tablets have not been systematically studied in children. Use in paediatric patients is generally avoided unless a specialist decides that the potential benefit outweighs the risks.
Ketoconazole needs stomach acid to be absorbed properly. Medicines that reduce stomach acid, such as antacids, H2-blockers, and proton pump inhibitors, may reduce absorption. If you take acid-reducing medicines or have low stomach acid, ask your prescriber or pharmacist how to take ketoconazole and how to space your doses.
Ketoconazole tablets can cause serious side effects, including severe liver injury (which may be fatal or require a liver transplant), adrenal insufficiency, and QT prolongation (serious heart rhythm problems). Your healthcare provider may order blood tests to check your liver function before and during treatment.
Stop taking ketoconazole tablets and get medical help straight away if you develop symptoms of liver injury, such as loss of appetite, nausea/vomiting, unusual tiredness, stomach pain, dark urine, pale stools, yellowing of the skin or eyes, fever, or rash.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have liver problems now or have had them in the past, heart rhythm problems, adrenal problems, or if you take multiple medicines, including products you buy without a prescription and supplements. Avoid alcohol while taking ketoconazole tablets.
Ketoconazole tablets are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to ketoconazole.
Because ketoconazole can prolong the QT interval and cause serious drug interactions, taking it with certain medicines is contraindicated. Examples listed in official product information include dofetilide, quinidine, pimozide, cisapride, methadone, disopyramide, dronedarone, and ranolazine (and in some labelling, lurasidone), due to the risk of life-threatening ventricular dysrhythmias such as torsades de pointes.
Taking ketoconazole with certain benzodiazepines, such as oral midazolam or triazolam, is contraindicated because ketoconazole can greatly increase their levels and effects.
Pregnancy: Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known whether ketoconazole tablets will harm your unborn baby.
Breastfeeding: Ketoconazole can pass into breast milk. You and your healthcare provider should decide whether you will take ketoconazole tablets or breastfeed. You should not do both.
Side effects may include nausea, abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea, headache, dizziness, and abnormal liver function test results. Ketoconazole can interfere with steroid biosynthesis and may cause endocrine-related side effects (e.g., gynecomastia, menstrual irregularities, decreased libido, or adrenal suppression), especially at higher doses.
Ketoconazole is a strong inhibitor of CYP3A4 and has many clinically significant drug interactions. Some combinations are contraindicated because of the risk of serious heart rhythm problems (QT prolongation), excessive sedation, or other severe side effects.
Drug classes that may interact include medicines that affect heart rhythm, certain sedatives, some cholesterol-lowering medicines, immunosuppressants, anticoagulants, and many others. Tell your healthcare provider and pharmacist about all prescription medicines, medicines you buy without a prescription, vitamins, and herbal supplements you take before starting ketoconazole.
Medicines that affect stomach acid (antacids, H2-blockers, PPIs, sucralfate) may reduce ketoconazole absorption. Ask a pharmacist about spacing doses if these medicines are needed.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your usual schedule. Do not take two doses at the same time.
In the event of an overdose, seek urgent medical advice. In the UK, call 111 for advice if the person is not seriously unwell, or call 999 / go to A&E in an emergency. Treatment is supportive.
Ketoconazole tablets should be protected from moisture and stored in well-closed containers at 15-25°C (59-77°F). Keep out of the reach of children.
I have used ketoconazole shampoo before, but need to know what form you sell. Are these tablets or a topical product?
This catalogue listing is for oral ketoconazole tablets at a strength of 200 mg. It is not a shampoo, cream or other topical ketoconazole product.
My daughter is 11 and has been referred for possible Cushing's syndrome. Can these 200 mg ketoconazole tablets be used in children?
For oral ketoconazole, use is established from age 12 for endogenous Cushing's syndrome; safety and effectiveness below age 12 have not been established. An 11-year-old's treatment needs a paediatric specialist to decide on an appropriate option and monitoring plan.
| Active ingredient | Ketoconazole |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Azole antifungal |
| Dosage form | Tablet |
| Available strengths | 200 mg |
| Route | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20°C to 25°C; excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C. Protect from moisture and light. |
| ATC code | J02AB02 |
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These ketoconazole tablets used to be a touch cheaper, but the quality still makes it worth paying for, in my view.
When I lived in London delivery seemed to arrive two or three days quicker for these ketoconazole tablets, though I wouldn't count on that everywhere.
The ketoconazole tablets came in secure inner packaging and arrived completely undamaged, which gave me real peace of mind.
The tablets looked a bit different in colour and shape from the pharmacy brand I'd used before, but the active ingredient was spot on, which mattered more to me.
I asked support about the tablet packaging for my father's ketoconazole order and they answered clearly and quickly, which reassured me.
