Nizoral Cream is a topical antifungal medication used to treat various skin infections and conditions. The main active ingredient in Nizoral Cream is ketoconazole, which is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Here are some key details about Nizoral Cream:
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Uses: Nizoral Cream is used to treat the following skin infections and conditions:
- Athletes foot
- Jock itch
- Ringworm
- Certain kinds of dandruff
- Pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs
- Dermatophyte infections of the skin such as tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea manus, and tinea pedis infections due to Trichophyton spp, Microsporon spp, and Epidermophyton spp
- Cutaneous candidosis (including vulvitis)
- Seborrhoeic dermatitis caused by Malassezia (previously called Pityrosporum) spp
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Ingredients:
- Active ingredient: Ketoconazole 2% w/w (each gram of cream contains 20 mg)
- Excipient(s) with known effect: 200 mg propylene glycol in each gram of cream, 75 mg stearyl alcohol in each gram of cream
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Inactive ingredients: Nizoral Cream may contain inactive ingredients that can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Some ketoconazole cream products also contain sulfites, which can cause a serious allergic reaction in rare cases. If you are allergic to sulfites or have a sulfite sensitivity, check the product label or ask your pharmacist for more information.
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Positive effects: Nizoral Cream effectively treats various fungal skin infections and conditions by killing the fungus or yeast or preventing its growth.
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Negative effects: Nizoral Cream may cause allergic reactions or other problems in individuals who are allergic to its active or inactive ingredients. If you experience any unusual or severe side effects while using Nizoral Cream, contact your doctor or seek medical attention immediately.
