Ketoconazole and Miconazole interaction

Ketoconazole and Miconazole: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Ketoconazole label · effective 2026-07-07

Major

Ketoconazole tablets should be used only when other effective antifungal therapy is not available or tolerated and the potential benefits are considered to outweigh the potential risks.

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Minor

This effect is not shared with other azoles.

Warningsby drug classView label on DailyMed

From the Miconazole (Oravig) label · effective 2026-01-08

Minor

There is no information regarding cross-hypersensitivity between miconazole and other azole antifungal agents.

Warnings and precautionsby drug classView label on DailyMed

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