Brand Nizral 2% w/v Shampoo

Nizral Shampoo is used for treating certain fungal infections of the skin.

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
The active pharmaceutical ingredient present in Nizral Shampoo is Ketoconazole.

Drug Uses
Nizral contains Ketoconazole which treats seborrheic dermatitis, a common cause of dandruff. Ketoconazole is changing the pH level of the scalp, which in turn inhibits the conditions for fungal infections to remain. You should apply this shampoo 2 times a week for a period for 14 to 30 days. Use a non-medicated shampoo on the other days. Apply Nizoral to a wet scalp and leave for 3 - 5 minutes before rinsing thoroughly.

Side effects
The side effects include:

• Headache
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Feeling dizzy
• It is extremely rare but it may cause liver problems.

Precautions

• Nizoral shampoo is for external use only.
• Nizoral shampoo is not recommended for use during pregnancy or while nursing infants. Small amounts of Ketoconazole can appear in breast milk.
• You are advised to avoid alcohol during treatment as it the combination may cause nausea and vomiting.
• Ketoconazole may increase the concentration of these drugs and enhance their effect: Methyl prednisolone; Warfarin; Cisapride; antihistamines like terfenadine (Teldane) and astemizole (Hismanal); Cyclosporin; Busulphan; HMG Co-A reductase inhibitors ; Antidiabetic sulphonylurea medications.
• The following drugs decrease the concentration of ketoconazole: Phenytoin; Isoniazid; Rifampicin; Carbamazepine.