Drug name: Nizoral shampoo

Active Ingredients:

• Ketoconazole

Therapeutic effects of Nizoral shampoo: Nizoral has ketoconazole as its active ingredient. This anti-fungal drug works by restricting the growth of yeast and fungi cell membranes. Propagation of Ergosterol, an essential component of fungal cell membranes, is also prevented by Nizoral. This may lead to the emergence of holes on the cell membrane of the fungi. As a result, it can be killed and eradicated completely.

Nizoral anti-dandruff shampoo aids in obstructing the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). The latter is said to play a role in the death and falling out of hair follicles.

Nizoral also works by removing sebum deposits which cannot be removed through the use normal scalp cleansing techniques.

Indications: Nizoral shampoo is used for:

• Removing and preventing dandruff
• Preventing hair fall
• Treating inflammatory skin disorder called seborrhoeic dermatitis
• Treating chronic fungal infection of the skin called pityriasis versicolor (Tinea versicolor)

Precautions and Restrictions: Do not use Nizoral shampoo if you are allergic to its active ingredient, ketoconazole.

Warning!

• This shampoo is for external use only.
• Prevent the shampoo from getting into the eyes, but if it enters the eye, rinse it with water.

Side effects of Nizoral shampoo: There are some side-effects of this shampoo which may affect different individuals in separate ways. Not all the people using Nizoral may suffer from the side-effects mentioned below or any other similar symptoms. Some most common side-effects are:

• Atopic dermatitis
• Pruritus (Itch)
• Condition in which the skin becomes red, sore, or inflamed after direct contact with a substance (contact dermatitis)
• Dry hair
• Burning skin sensation
• Oily hair
• Hair discoloration
• Hair loss

There can be some other side effects that are not listed in this article or reported by the manufacturer of the drug. The best way to get more information about the side-effects of Nizoral shampoo is to consider informational resources or consulting your doctor about the usage of this drug.

Interactions: Nizoral shampoo is not absorbed by the skin hence it has little chance to interact with other medicines.

Additional Information: Refrain from using Nizoral shampoo or any other medicinal product before consulting a trained physician and don't share these substances with anybody else. Nizoral shampoo is made for specific conditions and it's not advisable to use it for other purposes. Medicines in the hands of small children can be hazardous, so keep medicinal drugs out of the reach of children.