Nizoral Shampoo | 3 x 100 ml

Nizoral is a shampoo used for the external treatment and prevention of fungal diseases in adults and adolescents of 12 years and older. Nizoral Shampoo is especially suitable to treat scaly skin inflammations caused by a certain yeast (malassezia, formerly called pityrosporum). The inflammatory symptoms produced on the skin by that particular yeast species are known by the names of:

• Head dandruff.
• Seborrheic dermatitis.
• Pityriasis versicolor (superficial fungal disease of the skin).

How to use

Nizoral is intended for external use on the scalp and hairy skin. You wash the affected area of the skin with Nizoral Shampoo, taking care to wash the skin as well, not just the hair. Before rinsing, let the shampoo soak for 5 to 10 minutes.

Dosage

The number of applications will vary depending on whether you want to treat an existing inflammation or prevent an impending resurgence.

• To treat head dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, use Nizoral twice a week for 2 to 4 weeks.
• For treatment of superficial fungal disease of the skin (pityriasis versicolor), use Nizoral once a day, for 1 to 5 days.
• For maintenance treatment, use the shampoo once a week or once every 2 weeks, depending on the result.

Composition

The active ingredient in Nizoral is ketoconazole. Each gram contains 20 mg of ketoconazole. Other ingredients include sodium lauryl ether sulfate, disodium monolauryl ether sulfosuccinate, coconut fatty acid diethanolamide, laurdimonium hydrolyzed animal collagen, macrogol 120 methyl glucosedioleate, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, perfume bouquet, imidurea, hydrochloric acid, erythrosine (E127) and distilled water.

Warnings

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using Nizoral Shampoo. The shampoo should not be used if you are allergic to any of the substances in this medicine, or if you are hypersensitive to medicines containing an imidazole derivative. Contact with the eyes should be avoided. Should this occur, the eyes should be rinsed with water.

Possible side effects

As with any medicine, Nizoral may have side effects. These may include skin irritations, such as redness, a local burning sensation, itching or swelling in the areas exposed to the shampoo. In addition, general hypersensitivity reactions may occur in the form of skin rashes, difficulty breathing or swelling. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you experience any side effects.

How to store

Store Nizoral Shampoo out of the sight and reach of children, at room temperature (15-25°C). Do not use the medicine after the expiration date found on the package after ‘EXP’.

Frequently asked questions

What does Nizoral do?

Nizoral is a shampoo used in adolescents and adults for the external treatment and prevention of fungal diseases, such as dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and pityriasis versicolor.

How long can I use Nizoral Shampoo for?

The duration of use depends on the type of treatment. For the treatment of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, use the shampoo twice a week for 2 to 4 weeks. For the treatment of superficial fungal infections of the skin (pityriasis versicolor), use Nizoral once a day for 1 to 5 days. For maintenance treatment, use the shampoo once a week or once every two weeks, depending on the results.

Is Nizoral available over the counter?

Yes, Nizoral is available without a prescription.

Is Nizoral the same as ketoconazole?

Ketoconazole is the active ingredient in Nizoral Shampoo. Each gram of Nizoral contains 20 mg of ketoconazole.