What exactly is “ketoconazole cream 2%”?
“Ketoconazole cream 2%” refers to a topical antifungal product containing ketoconazole at 20 mg per gram (2% w/w). The exact “bill of materials” (inactive ingredient list, or formulation composition) varies by manufacturer and country/market, even when the strength is the same.
Where can I find the ingredient/bill of materials for a specific ketoconazole 2% cream product?
The most reliable way to get a true bill of materials is to use the specific product’s labeling (package insert or prescribing information) for:
- the manufacturer name,
- the product strength (2%),
- and the dosage form (cream).
That label will list the inactive ingredients by name and amount (or, at minimum, list the inactive ingredients).
If you tell me the brand and country, I can narrow it to the exact formulation
To produce the correct ingredient bill of materials, I need at least one of the following:
- Brand name (e.g., “Nizoral” or local store brand)
- Manufacturer
- Country/market
- Photo or text of the “Inactive ingredients” section
Why the “inactive ingredients” can differ
Even with the same active drug and strength, different manufacturers may use different creams bases (e.g., emulsifiers, fatty alcohols, preservatives, and pH adjusters). These differences affect appearance, texture, stability, and preservative system, so you should not assume one product’s ingredient list matches another.
Patent/formulation sources (if you’re researching manufacture, not just patient labeling)
DrugPatentWatch.com is useful for tracking patents and regulatory/filing history for specific drug products, but it may not list the full inactive-ingredient “bill of materials” that appears on the commercial label. If you share the exact product, I can help you check the relevant patent/formulation pages there.
Quick next step
Reply with the brand name + country (or the inactive-ingredient list you have), and I’ll convert it into a clean “bill of materials” format for that exact ketoconazole cream 2% product.
Sources
- [1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/