Does Using Ketaconazole Cream In Pregnancy Cause Problems In The Baby?
i am one month pregnant with out knowing it and i used ketaconazole cream for my armpit. I found out it has an effect on pregnant woman what should i do i stop using it when i found out but i am thinking maybe first month pregnant will affect me specially now im 41 years old and its my first baby? can you give me advice and what is the risk now to my baby
Ketoconazole topical has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Oral antifungal causes more harm and in situation like yours, topical therapy is only recommended when benefit outweighs risk. I would suggest you to stop using it and keep a close regular followup with your consultant gynecologist so that she can keep a close eye on developing fetus. Risks of congenital anomalies by topical use are minimum as compared to oral use.
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Does Using Ketaconazole Cream In Pregnancy Cause Problems In The Baby?
Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. Ketoconazole topical has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Oral antifungal causes more harm and in situation like yours, topical therapy is only recommended when benefit outweighs risk. I would suggest you to stop using it and keep a close regular followup with your consultant gynecologist so that she can keep a close eye on developing fetus. Risks of congenital anomalies by topical use are minimum as compared to oral use. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health.