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Nizoral Information

Nizoral 2% (Ketoconazole) shampoo contains a medicine called ketoconazole. This belongs to a group of medicines called ‘antifungals’. Like other shampoos, it also contains ingredients to clean your hair. Nizoral shampoo is used for controlling fungal infections on the scalp and body such as dandruff, dry or greasy scaling of the scalp and other parts of the body called ‘seborrheic dermatitis’. Use of this medication may help to relieve the flaking, scaling and itching associated with dandruff. Nizoral 2% Cream is used to treat white to brown patches on the body that sometimes appear after being in the sun called ‘tinea versicolor’. These conditions can be itchy and are caused by a fungus called ‘Malassezia’. This fungus is found on everyone’s skin but sometimes it can overgrow and cause problems. Nizoral shampoo works by killing the fungus and stopping it from coming back.

Nizoral Side Effects

The most common side effects of Nizoral may include infection of the hair roots; increase in production of tears; unusual hair loss or thinning; dry skin, rash or burning feeling; changes in how your hair feels; pimple like bumps on the scalp. Call your doctor right away if you have any of the serious side effects such as:
• Allergic reaction such as swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat;
• Hair loss;
• Severe irritation or reddening of the skin where shampoo has been used.

Nizoral Precautions

Do not use Nizoral 2% shampoo or cream if you are allergic to ketoconazole or to any other ingredients in product. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you use a lotion or cream on your hair that contains a steroid, such as betamethasone or hydrocortisone; you should use less and less of the lotion or cream during the first 2 to 3 weeks of Nizoral shampoo treatment. This will stop your condition from flaring up while Nizoral shampoo starts to work. Nizoral shampoo is not recommended for use in infants and children. Before you start taking this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history. Tell your doctor about all the medications you take including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements and vitamins. Nizoral shampoo can be used if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Nizoral shampoo is not likely to affect you being able to drive or use any tools or machines.

Do I need a prescription to order Nizoral 2%?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Nizoral 2%.