KETOCONAZOLE (NIZORAL) Uses- Side effects- Review: Shampoo, Cream, Soap, Lotion

KETOCONAZOLE (NIZORAL) Uses- Side effects- Review: Shampoo, Cream, Soap, Lotion

What is ketoconazole used to treat?
Ketoconazole topical (for the skin) is an antifungal medicine used to treat infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and seborrhea (dry, flaking skin or dandruff).

Is ketoconazole harmful?
In a July 2013 Drug Safety Communication, we warned that ketoconazole tablets should not be used as a first-line treatment for any fungal infection because it can cause severe liver injury and adrenal gland problems, and advised it can lead to harmful interactions with other medicines.

How long will it take for ketoconazole to work?
If you are using over-the-counter ketoconazole shampoo to treat dandruff, your symptoms should improve during the first 2 to 4 weeks of your treatment.

What fungus does ketoconazole kill?
It works by killing the fungus or yeast or preventing its growth. Ketoconazole cream is used to treat: Athlete's foot (tinea pedis; ringworm of the foot); Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis)

Can you use too much ketoconazole?
Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may cause unwanted side effects or skin irritation.

How long should you take ketoconazole?
You may need to take ketoconazole for 6 months or longer to cure your infection completely. Continue to take ketoconazole until your doctor tells you that you should stop, even if you feel better. Do not stop taking ketoconazole without talking to your doctor.

How long should you take ketoconazole?
You may need to take ketoconazole for 6 months or longer to cure your infection completely. Continue to take ketoconazole until your doctor tells you that you should stop, even if you feel better. Do not stop taking ketoconazole without talking to your doctor.

Can I use ketoconazole shampoo everyday?
Ketoconazole 2% w/w shampoo may be used once daily for a maximum of 3 days in a single treatment course before exposure to sunshine. Hypersensitivity to ketoconazole or any of the excipients.

Can I leave ketoconazole shampoo on overnight?
Selenium sulfide may also be used as a single treatment; apply it at bedtime, leave it on overnight, and shower it off the next day. Repeat once a month until clear.

Do you need a prescription for ketoconazole?
Ketoconazole is a prescription drug. It's available as an oral tablet, topical cream, topical foam, shampoo, and topical gel. The oral tablet is only available as a generic drug.

How long does it take for ketoconazole cream 2 to work?
Clinical improvement may be seen fairly soon after treatment is begun; however, candidal infections and tinea cruris and corporis should be treated for two weeks in order to reduce the possibility of recurrence. Patients with tinea versicolor usually require two weeks of treatment.

Can ketoconazole shampoo damage liver?
The topical formulations of Nizoral have not been associated with liver damage, adrenal problems, or drug interactions. These formulations include creams, shampoos, foams, and gels applied to the skin, unlike the Nizoral tablets, which are taken by mouth

Does ketoconazole shampoo affect hair color?
FD&C Red No. 40 is the only colored ingredient in ketoconazole shampoo and the most likely cause of this patient's hair discoloration.

What is ketoconazole shampoo 2% used for?
Ketoconazole 2% shampoo is used to treat "sun fungus" (tinea versicolor; pityriasis versicolor). This medicine may also be used for other fungus infections of the skin as determined by your doctor.

Common side effects of Nizoral shampoo include:
mild skin itching or irritation,
dry skin,
abnormal hair texture,
scalp pustules,
oiliness and dryness of hair and scalp

Does Nizoral have side effects?
One of the most common side effects is skin irritation, which can take the form of pimple-like bumps where it's used. In some individuals, it may also cause either oiliness or dryness of the hair or scalp, abnormal hair texture, or discoloration

Can you use Nizoral everyday?
Usually, prescription ketoconazole is used at least twice a week for dandruff, and three times a week for hair loss. Over-the-counter versions can even be used daily.

Is Nizoral good for hair?
Ketoconazole (Nizoral) is a topical anti-fungal treatment that can also be used to treat different types of hair loss. Ketoconazole is also used as a hair loss treatment for androgenetic alopecia (genetic pattern baldness) in both men and women.

Does Nizoral lower testosterone?
Ketoconazole, (Nizoral) shampoo, is also known to inhibit 5AR, the enzyme which converts testosterone to DHT

Three of forty men developed bilateral gynecomastia upon ketoconazole treatment.

Do you wash off ketoconazole cream?
Apply enough ketoconazole gel to cover the affected and surrounding skin areas, and rub in gently with your fingertips. After applying this medicine, do not wash the affected area for at least 3 hours.

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[ProdLuckyFlame]

The topical formulations (creams, shampoos, gels, etc.) dont have side effects when it comes to liver damage, adrenal insufficiency or gynecomastia. This is only for oral ketoconazole (400-2000mg/day)

[RokibLukman]

I was unconscious and I took Ketaconazole for 3 days to treat my fungi/ bacterial acne and I’m facing the side effects now. Please any help ?

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Can Shampoo cause gynecomastia and low libido?

[nestorangel]

Thank you. I will stay away from this drug. Very helpful 👌

[zakiabdi]

Can you use this medicine to treat white spots that appear on skin ..response plz