Nizoral shampoo is a medicated shampoo designed to treat fungal infections affecting the scalp, such as dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. It contains the antifungal agent ketoconazole in a concentration of 2% in an aqueous suspension. Here are some details about the product:
Ingredients:
- Ketoconazole 2%
- 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
- Purified water
Positive aspects:
- Clinically proven to relieve flaking, scaling, and itching
- Controls scalp fungus and dandruff
- Effective anti-dandruff ingredient
- Gentle, fresh-scented formula for all hair types
Negative aspects:
- May cause abnormal hair texture, discoloration, irritation, or pimple-like bumps on the scalp
- May cause hair discoloration and abnormal hair texture
- May cause skin irritation
It is important to follow the instructions carefully and avoid contact with the eyes. If the shampoo gets into the eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. Nizoral shampoo is contraindicated in persons who have known hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or excipients of this formulation.