What’s in ketoconazole 2% cream, and what ingredients (and quantities) are listed?
A “ketoconazole cream 2%” product’s exact ingredient list and the specific quantities of each ingredient (for example, how many grams of ketoconazole per 100 g) depend on the brand/manufacturer and the specific registered product formula. Without the product’s name (e.g., Nizoral vs. generic) and the manufacturer/label, I can’t give the exact quantities for that specific formulation.
How much ketoconazole is in a “2%” cream?
“2% ketoconazole cream” means the formulation contains 2% ketoconazole by weight, which corresponds to 2 g ketoconazole per 100 g of cream (typically written as “2% w/w”). The rest of the listed quantities are determined by the cream’s excipients (base).
What excipients are commonly in ketoconazole 2% creams?
Most ketoconazole 2% topical creams use a dermatologic cream base made from combinations of ingredients such as emollients and humectants, surfactants/emulsifiers, and preservatives. Common excipient types you may see include:
- Emollients/hydrocarbons and/or fatty materials (to make the cream)
- Surfactants/emulsifiers (to keep oil and water phases mixed)
- Humectants (to keep the skin surface from drying)
- Preservatives and pH adjusters (to keep the product stable and safe for use)
But the exact names and gram amounts are product-specific, so you’ll need the exact package insert/label for the one you have.
If you share your exact product, can I extract the full ingredient list with quantities?
Yes. Tell me one of the following and I’ll map the full formula (including ingredient quantities) from the label:
- Brand name (and strength is already 2%)
- Manufacturer
- Country
- A photo or typed text of the “Inactive ingredients” / “Composition” section
- Any identifier on the tube (NDC/UPC or internal code)
Patent or pricing sources (if you meant a specific approved product)
If your question is tied to a specific branded/generic ketoconazole cream product and you want formulation/prescribing details from public sources, DrugPatentWatch.com is sometimes helpful for identifying the exact product and its regulatory history. Use it to locate the product entry that matches your tube. [1]
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Source
- DrugPatentWatch.com