Xolegel Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Ketoconazole 2%; topical gel (anhydrous).
Pharmacological Class
Azole antifungal.
How Supplied
Gel—45g; Xolegel Duo—1 kit (15g gel + 4oz Xolex shampoo [zinc pyrithione 1%]); or (15g gel + 1.7oz Head & Shoulders shampoo [zinc pyrithione 1%])
Manufacturer
Xolegel Indications
Indications
Topical treatment of seborrheic dermatitis in immunocompetent patients.
Xolegel Dosage and Administration
Adult
Apply a thin layer to affected area(s) once daily for 2 weeks. Wash hands before and after use. Do not wash treated areas for at least 3 hours after application. Wait at least 20 minutes before applying cosmetics, sunscreen, etc.
Children
Not established.
Xolegel Contraindications
Not Applicable
Xolegel Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Xolegel Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Avoid eyes, lips, mucous membranes. If irritation occurs or if disease worsens, then the use of the medication should be discontinued. Product is flammable (avoid open flames, smoking while applying). Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: avoid direct infant exposure.
Xolegel Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Xolegel Interactions
Not Applicable
Xolegel Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Application site burning.
Xolegel Clinical Trials
See Literature
Xolegel Note
Not Applicable
Xolegel Patient Counseling
See Literature