Extina

Drug - Extina® (ketoconazole) 2% foam [Stiefel Labs]

October 2008

Therapeutic area - Dermatology

Indications

Extina is indicated for the topical treatment of seborrheic dermatitis in patients 12 years of age and older.

ketoconazole foam 2% for topical use

Patients have seborrheic dermatitis AND
Patients have not had adequate response to topical terbinafine or topical sodium sulfacetamide AND
Patient or caregiver CAN NOT use a ketoconazole cream (for body) or shampoo (for scalp) formulation and the physician or pharmacist provides rationale for use of a foam formulation AND
Patient or caregiver is made aware that Extina Foam is flammable and special precautions are required during its handling

Extina Foam Information for Patients

Do not spray Extina Foam near fire or direct heat. Never throw the can into a fire, even if the can is empty.
Store the can of Extina Foam at room temperature, 68° to 77°F (20°-25°C). Do not place the Extina Foam can in the refrigerator or freezer.
Keep the Extina Foam can away from all sources of fire and heat. Do not leave the Extina Foam can in direct sunlight.
Do not smoke while holding the Extina Foam can or while spraying or applying the foam.

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