Nizoral shampoo (Ketoconazole)

What is Nizoral shampoo?

Dandruff is a very common cosmetic defect that many people have to deal with during their lives. But it also brings a lot of harm to overall physical and psychological health. In fact, this problem is caused by almost invisible, tiny fungus, which normally lives on the skin of practically every healthy person and causes no problems. But under certain circumstances, it begins to bring discomfort. To solve this problem, special therapeutic shampoos based on Ketoconazole were created. One of the most trustworthy products for external use is Nizoral. It has a special component in its composition, which suppresses the excessive growth of harmful fungus that provokes the development of seborrheic dermatitis and pityriasis.

Nizoral shampoo is known on the world pharmaceutical market since 70 years of the last century. This famous medication has a fungicidal effect and has countless positive reviews.

Effectiveness and reliability of the medicative Nizoral shampoo was confirmed in more than half a hundred clinical studies. It is proved that under the influence of this drug in people with manifestations of seborrheic dermatitis and pityriasis, the intensity of itching and flaking decreases.

This product is available in 100 mg vials and is sold without a prescription at traditional pharmacies. It is also possible to buy Nizoral shampoo online without prescription. Already in the first 14 days of use, it helps to improve the condition of the hair and scalp, eliminating the cause of dandruff.

In what kind of disease treatment, Nizoral shampoo is helpful?

The given medication, in contrast to cosmetic hair detergents that eliminate or weaken only the symptoms of the illness, directly affects the etiologic factor of the illness. After you managed to get rid of the cause of illness, physiological processes and microcirculation in the scalp improve, inflammation and itching decrease.

Anti-fungal shampoo Nizoral is created to cure and prevent infections caused by yeast Malassezia spp. (Pityrosporum spp.), dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis and pityriasis. Even infants can be treated with this shampoo, because it is very safe, but the parents should talk to the child’s pediatrician beforehand.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Nizoral shampoo?

The use of Nizoral should be carried out taking into account contraindications. These include individual intolerance of any of the components of the drug. During pregnancy and lactation, it is possible to use this medicine, but it is used only if the intended benefit to the mother exceeds the potential risk for fetal development of the fetus or the health of the child.

The active component of this shampoo — Ketoconazole — does not penetrate into the blood plasma when used externally.

How should I take Nizoral shampoo?

To use this therapeutic shampoo is very simple just apply a little bit of this liquid to wet hair and scalp with gentle massage movements, leave for five minutes, and after that, rinse your hair thoroughly with warm water. Although this shampoo is good at cleansing the hair and scalp, some people still prefer to use their cosmetic hair care products. In this case, you must first apply all the beauty products you usually use for washing your hair and then apply Nizoral. In order for the active ingredients of the shampoo to work, it is necessary to use Nizoral regularly.

Nizoral shampoo dosage information

Duration of use, dosage, and number of applications is best to check with your doctor. Using shampoo, you must strictly follow the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging and advice of the specialist. If the liquid enters the eyes, immediately wash them with water, as Ketoconazole can be irritating to the mucosa. It is not recommended to use Nizoral in cases where the scalp is damaged.

Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis

Treatment: 2 times a week for 2-4 weeks

Prophylaxis: Weekly or 1 time in two weeks

Pityriasis

Treatment: Daily for 5 days

Prophylaxis: Daily for 3 days (one-time course of treatment) before the onset of summer

The above scheme of application is developed on the basis of the most common recommendations of doctors. In your particular case, it may be different, so always consult your physician before buying any medication.

It is possible to purchase this product at any pharmacy all over the world or you can buy cheap Nizoral shampoo online.

What may interact with?

Since with external application of Nizoral shampoo (Ketoconazole) is practically not subjected to systemic absorption, interaction with other drugs is unlikely.

What should I watch for while taking Nizoral shampoo?

The drug does not affect the attention and reaction speed, so it can be used if you are going to drive vehicles or working with complex mechanisms.

When washing your hair be very careful, you don't want this shampoo to contact with your eyes. If the product accidentally got into the eyes, rinse them with water.

To prevent withdrawal syndrome with prolonged local treatment with corticosteroids, it is recommended to continue the local use of corticosteroids in combination with Nizoral 2% shampoo followed by the gradual abolition of corticosteroids within 2-3 weeks.

If the medicine has become unusable or expired, do not throw it into the sewage system. Place the bottle of this shampoo in a zip lock bag and put it in the trash. This way you will help protect the environment!

When washing hair and scalp with this shampoo overdose is not expected, since the drug is not for ingestion. In case of accidental ingestion, symptomatic and supportive therapy should be prescribed. To prevent aspiration, do not induce vomiting or use gastric lavage.

It should be emphasized that secondary (acquired) resistance to this medicine does not develop.

Nizoral shampoo side effects

Even though this product acts quite gently, in some cases, the constant use of the drug can cause a change in the texture of the hair, discoloration, irritation and the appearance of pimples similar to acne on the scalp. In addition, with regular use of this product, there may be increased oiliness, or conversely, increased dryness of scalp and hair. As a rule, the side effects caused by this shampoo are short-lived and insignificant.

The risk of an acute allergy to this product is minimal, but if you have any allergy symptoms such as a skin rash, itching, swelling of the tongue, lips or throat, difficulty breathing, dizziness, you should immediately seek medical help and stop using shampoo. It is not recommended to use Nizoral if you are allergic to the active component or other ingredients in the shampoo. Nizoral can be bought at a pharmacy without prescription.

Where can I keep Nizoral shampoo?

The bottle should be kept away from children, avoiding water or sunlight on the product. Do not allow heating or freezing the product, the optimal temperature for storing this shampoo is not more than 25 degrees Celsius. The expiry date is marked on the package, after which the bottle with the product is disposed of as described above.

Look for this medication at any traditional pharmacy, or you can buy Nizoral shampoo online with worldwide shipping. Norwegian pharmacies are believed to be the most reliable.