Nizoral Shampoo is a medicated shampoo designed to treat fungal infections affecting the scalp, including stubborn dandruff and psoriasis. It is available both over the counter (OTC) and by prescription from a healthcare provider. The active ingredient in Nizoral Shampoo is ketoconazole, a broad-spectrum synthetic antifungal agent.
Product Details:
- Nizoral Shampoo is a red-orange liquid for topical application.
- It contains 2% ketoconazole in an aqueous suspension.
- Other ingredients include coconut fatty acid diethanolamide, disodium monolauryl ether sulfosuccinate, F.D.&C. Red No. 40, hydrochloric acid, imidurea, laurdimonium hydrolyzed animal collagen, macrogol 120 methyl glucose dioleate, perfume bouquet, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl ether sulfate, and purified water.
- Nizoral Shampoo is clinically proven to relieve flaking, scaling, and itching associated with dandruff.
- It is gentle and has a fresh scent, making it suitable for all hair types.
Positive:
- Clinically proven to relieve flaking, scaling, and itching associated with dandruff.
- Suitable for all hair types.
Negative:
- Hair discoloration and abnormal hair texture, removal of the curl from permanently waved hair, itching, skin burning sensation and contact dermatitis, hypersensitivity, angioedema, alopecia, rash, urticaria, skin irritation, dry skin, and application site reactions have been reported with the use of Nizoral Shampoo.
- Nizoral Shampoo may remove the curl from a permanent wave in the hair.
Ingredients or Materials:
- Active ingredient: Ketoconazole 2% w/w.
- Other ingredients: Coconut fatty acid diethanolamide, disodium monolauryl ether sulfosuccinate, F.D.&C. Red No. 40, hydrochloric acid, imidurea, laurdimonium hydrolyzed animal collagen, macrogol 120 methyl glucose dioleate, perfume bouquet, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl ether sulfate, and purified water.
- OTC ketoconazole shampoos contain 1% or less of ketoconazole.
- Nizoral Shampoo is available in 2% concentration.
