Nizoral Cream
Drug name: Nizoral cream
Other names used:
- Extina®
- Ketozole®
- Xolegel®
Active Ingredients:
ketoconazole
Therapeutic actions: Nizoral has an active ingredient ketoconazole. Nizoral is a type of drug called an antifungal. It works by interfering with yeasts and fungi cell membranes. Nizoral stops the fungi from producing a substance called ergosterol. Ergosterol is an essential component of fungal cell membranes. The decreased production of ergosterol causes holes to appear in cell membrane of fungi and this kills them .
Indications:
Nizoral is used to treat:
- athlete's foot (tinea pedis).
- ringworm (tinea corporis)
- jock itch (tinea cruris)
- skin inflammation with red, greasy and scaly areas (seborrhoeic dermatitis).
- pityriasis versicolor( fungal skin condition)
- Skin infection caused by Candida
- vaginal thrush (candidal vaginitis).
- candidal vulvitis(external symptoms)
Contraindications and cautions:
You should not use Nizoral
- if you have an allergy to ketoconazole
You should talk with your health care provider prior to taking Nizoral :
- if you are pregnant
- if you are breastfeeding
- if you are under 16 or over 60 years of age
- if your sexual partner is also has thrush, you should begin your treatment at the same time.
Warning!
Nizoral cream and is for external use inly.
You should wash and dry your skin before using the Nizoral cream
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Nizoral will experience it or any other.
- Skin disorders.
- Rash.
- Burning sensation
- Contact dermatitis.
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with <medicine>, please read the information provided with Nizoral cream or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Nizoral . Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Especially pay attention to corticosteroids creams and ointments.
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE this medicine with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
