Oral ketoconazole (Nizoral, etc) will continue to fall out of favour for treating fungal infections
September 2013
Oral ketoconazole (Nizoral, etc) will continue to fall out of favour for treating fungal infections.
Health Canada is putting out warnings...and it will probably be taken off the market in Europe.
Recommend NOT using ORAL ketoconazole for skin or nail infections...due to the risk of hepatotoxicity, adrenal insufficiency, and serious drug interactions.
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