Nizoral Cream

Nizoral Cream (Nizral 2% Cream) - Product Information

Nizral cream (Ketoconazole 2% cream) is a anti-fungal cream used topically (on the skin) to treat various fungal infections in several parts of the body including ringworm, athlete's foot, canadida infection (cutaneous candidiasis), tinea cersicolor which is also known as sun fungus, and seborrheic dermatitis. Nizoral Cream (Nizral) manufactured by Johnson & Johnson, is available in a strength of 2% and packed in a 15 grams tube.

We also have in stock Generic Nizoral Shampoo (Ketoconazole 2%) which is used to for the treatment of dandruff and helps to relieve the flaking, scaling and itching associated with dandruff.

Name of the Drug

We supply original Nizral cream manufactured by Johnson & Johnson. Nizral 2% cream is also know as Nizoral cream (different branding in different countries).

Manufacturer of Nizral cream

Johnson & Johnson  
Website: jnj.com

Active Ingredient present in Nizral cream

The active ingredient present in Nizral cream (Nizoral) is Ketoconazole in strength of 2%.

Uses of Ketoconazole Cream 2% (Nizoral cream)

Ketoconazole Cream 2%, contains the broad-spectrum synthetic antifungal agent, ketoconazole 2%, which is formulated in an aqueous cream. Ketoconazole Cream 2% is used for the topical treatment of tinea corporis(ringworm), tinea cruris (jock itch) and tinea pedis (athlete's foot) caused by Trichophyton rubrum, T. mentagrophytes and Epidermophyton floccosum; in the treatment of tinea (pityriasis) versicolor caused by Malassezia furfur (fungal infection that causes brown or light colored spots on the chest, back, arms, legs, or neck); in the treatment of cutaneous candidiasis caused by Candida spp. and in the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis (yeast infections of the skin).

Nizral 2% Cream Dosage - How to Use Nizoral Cream

Apply Nizral cream (Nizoral cream with 2% Ketoconazole) to the affected area once or twice daily as instructed by your healthcare provider. Mild infections usually disappear after a few days while severe or stubborn infections can last for 1-2 months. Continue applying the cream untill all signs and symptoms have disappeared. Re-apply if your condition shows again and continue for several days after the symptoms have cleared up completely.
The dosage of Nizral Cream for the treatment of various indications is given below:

Cutaneous candidiasis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea pedis and tinea (pityriasis) versicolor:
Nizral cream (Ketoconazole Cream 2%) should be applied once daily to cover the affected and immediate surrounding area. Clinical improvement may be seen fairly quickly after the treatment has started; 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 about two weeks of treatment. Patients with tinea pedis require six weeks of treatment.

Seborrheic Dermatitis:
Ketoconazole Cream 2% must be applied to the affected area twice daily for four weeks or until clinical clearing.

Side effects of Nizoral Cream

Nizral cream is well tolerated by most people and it does not enter your blood stream being a topical medication. The common side effects of Nizoral cream (Ketoconazole Cream 2%) are severe irritation, pruritus and stinging. You may feel a burning sensation or mild irritation after applying the cream but these usually disappear shortly after.

Warnings & Precautions

Ketoconazole Cream 2% (Nizoral Cream) contains sodium sulfite anhydrous, a sulfite which may cause allergic-type reactions including anaphylactic symptoms and life-threatening or less severe asthmatic episodes in certain susceptible people. The overall occurrence of sulfite sensitivity in the general population is unknown and probably low. Sulfite sensitivity is seen more commonly in asthmatic than in nonasthmatic people.

Do not apply to skin areas with open wounds.
Wash your hands thoroughly after applying the cream and close the tube firmly. Keep out of reach of children.

Buy Nizral Cream (Ketoconazole 2% Cream) Online at Only $8.74 per 15 g Tube

You can buy Nizral cream (Ketoconazole 2% cream) online from Clear Sky Pharmacy. Nizral cream manufactured by Johnson & Johnson, India are supplied in a tube of 15 grams. The 15 grams tube cost only $8.74 per unit when you place an order for 8 tubes.

Disclaimer

The above information is provided to the best of our knowledge and in good faith, it is without a warrant of any kind, expressed or implied.

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