Is Ketoconazole Advisable For Children?

Posted on Tue, 24 Nov 2015

Question: HI. I have an 11 year old that was prescribed ketoconazole 2% cream for a ringworm infection. I saw where the cream is not evaluated for use in children less than 12 years old. I am just checking the make sure that this cream is safe to use since she is not 12 yet. She only has one spot on her back. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Do not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM

I understand your concerns but don't worry. Ketoconazole is commonly used by all pediatricians for fungal infection of skin (Tinea) and is overall a safe drug to use. Sometimes it may lead to redness, itching, stinging, burning etc.

So, I would recommend you to go for safer alternatives such as clotrimazole 1% in case she develops any of the above side effects.

Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj