Difference between ketoconazole ointment and cotrimoxazole

The difference between ketoconazole ointment and compound ketoconazole is mainly the difference in composition, the main ingredient of ketoconazole ointment is ketoconazole, while the composition of compound ketoconazole ointment includes other ingredients such as neomycin sulfate in addition to ketoconazole. 1. ketoconazole: ketoconazole is a single component, mainly to play the role of antifungal, mainly for the treatment of infected fungal diseases, such as ringworm, tinea pedis, tinea pedis, Candida albicans infectious diseases, etc., the clinical dosage form of the drug can be divided into an ointment as well as a lotion. It should be noted that the drug should not be used with astemizole. 2. Compound ketoconazole: the composition is more diverse, belongs to the compound preparation, in addition to ketoconazole, there are neomycin sulfate, clobetasol propionate and other components, the main treatment of superficial skin fungal infections, common clinical dosage form for ointment, use should keep the local skin clean and then apply the drug to the affected area. Ketoconazole and ketoconazole compound in the production of side effects are more or less the same, such as erythema, burning, itching and other symptoms of the affected area, the symptoms of serious cases should be stopped using the drug. It is recommended to consult a doctor in time for related conditions and follow the doctor’s instructions.