What is Nizoral shampoo?
Nizoral, a medicinal shampoo, is indicated for the treatment and prevention of, among others, dandruff.
Nizoral medicated shampoo is an antifungal drug for topical application to the skin. The drug contains the active substance ketoconazole.
When is Nizoral used?
Nizoral, a medicinal shampoo, is indicated for the treatment and prevention of the following skin diseases caused by yeasts of the genus Malassezia (formerly called Pityrosporum):
- dandruff (exfoliation of the scalp skin in the form of white, easily detachable scales).
- seborrheic dermatitis (brownish-red patches on the chest and face that peel off as white or yellow scales).
Nizoral, a medicinal shampoo, is also indicated in the treatment of:
- pityriasis versicolor caused by Pityriasis versicolor (small white spots on the skin of the chest).
Active substance: Ketoconazole
Composition
| 1 g of medicated shampoo contains: | 20 mg ketoconazole. |
| Other ingredients are: sodium lauryl sulfate ether, disodium monolaurylsulfonsuccinic acid, coconut fatty acid diethanolamide, laurdimonium – hydrolyzed animal collagen, macrogol 120 methyl glucose dioleate, fragrance, sodium chloride, imidurea, sodium hydroxide, concentrated hydrochloric acid, sodium erythrosine, purified water. |
How to use Nizoral shampoo?
Always use this medicine exactly as described in the package leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This medicine is intended for topical use on the skin in adolescents (over 12 years of age) and adults.
Dosage
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, Nizoral medicated shampoo is usually used as described below.
- Apply a small amount of shampoo to the infected skin – usually 1 sachet or a handful of the medicine is enough for a single use (hair can be washed with normal shampoo beforehand).
- Using a small amount of water, spread the shampoo evenly over the skin. For long hair, it is enough to wash only the scalp.
- Rub the shampoo into your skin until it lathers.
- Leave the foam on the skin for 3 to 5 minutes, then rinse.
- You can use regular shampoo on a daily basis.
Treatment:
Pityriasis versicolor: use once daily for one day.
Seborrheic dermatitis and pityriasis of the scalp: use twice weekly for 2 to 4 weeks.
Prevention:
Seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff of the scalp: use once a week or once every two weeks.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Use of the drug in children and adolescents
Do not use in children under 12 years of age. The safety and efficacy of Nizoral medicated shampoo in infants and children under 12 years of age have not been established.
When should you not use Nizoral shampoo?
If you are allergic to ketoconazole or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Content: 100 ml
Storage method: 15°C – 25°C
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