Drug name: Nizoral cream

Other names used:

• Extina®
• Ketozole®
• Xolegel®

Active Ingredients:

• ketoconazole

Therapeutic effects of Nizoral cream: Ketoconazole is the active ingredient of Nizoral cream which is an antifungal medication. The cream's function is to hinder the development of yeast and fungi cell membranes. Nizoral also stops the fungi from creating ergosterol, a vital component of fungal cell membranes. A decrease in its production encourages holes to appear on the cell membrane of the fungi which leads to their disintegration and death.

Indications: Nizoral cream is applied to treat the following:

• Infection of the feet caused by fungus (athlete's foot or tinea pedis)
• Skin infection caused by fungus (ringworm or tinea corporis)
• Infection of the groin area caused by fungus (tinea cruris or Jock itch)
• Inflammations in the skin with red, greasy and scaly areas (seborrhoeic dermatitis)
• Chronic fungal infection of the skin (Tinea versicolor or pityriasis versicolo)
• Infection of the skin caused by Candida
• Yeast infection or vaginal thrush or candidal vaginitis
• External symptoms of candidal vulvitis

Precautions and Restrictions: Do not use Nizoral cream if you are allergic to the active ingredient of this medicine, ketoconazole.

Prior to using Nizoral consult with your doctor if the following circumstances apply to you:

• If you are pregnant
• If you are a nursing mother
• If you are below 16 or above 60 years of age

If your partner (sexual partner) also suffers from yeast infection of the mucus membrane then start the treatment for yourself and your partner at the same time.

Warning!

• This medicine is for external use only.
• Wash and dry your hands well before using this medicine.

Side effects of Nizoral cream: Nizoral like all other medicines can cause certain unintended reactions on certain people. These adverse unintended reactions may or may not affect every user of this medicine. Some of the side effects of this medicine are:

• A condition in which the skin becomes red, sore, and inflamed after coming in contact with certain substances (Contact dermatitis)
• Burning skin sensation
• Rashes
• Skin diseases

The above mentioned side effects are by no means exhaustive, so for the complete list of adverse reactions and possible side effects please see the information provided by the drug manufacturer or consult a doctor or a pharmacist.

Interactions: There is a good chance that Nizoral may react with other medicines or substance you are currently using, so before using this cream it's best to check with your physician or pharmacist or any medical expert or go through the detailed information regarding Nizoral provided by the manufacturer. Be cautious while using Nizoral with corticosteroids ointments and creams.