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Ketoconazole

Ketoconazole (Nizoral) is used for fungal conditions, including dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis. This catalogue lists Nizoral Shampoo and Nizoral tablets, which are used in different settings.

Nizoral Shampoo

Seborrhoeic Dermatitis, Dandruff

200ml 1%

Ketoconazole shampoo for dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis. It targets the yeast that causes flaking and reduces scalp oil production.

From$40.00/ bottleView

Nizoral

Systemic Fungal Infections, Tinea Corporis

200mg

Ketoconazole tablets for serious fungal infections and ringworm. It prevents fungi from building the cell membrane they need to survive.

From$1.46/ tabletView

Key points

  • Ketoconazole is an imidazole antifungal that slows fungal growth.
  • Nizoral Shampoo is listed as a 1% shampoo in a 200 ml bottle, while Nizoral tablets are listed at 200 mg.
  • Oral ketoconazole has serious liver, adrenal and interaction risks, so it is reserved for limited systemic fungal-infection circumstances.

Common questions about Ketoconazole

What is the difference between Nizoral Shampoo and Nizoral tablets?

Nizoral Shampoo is a topical ketoconazole product for scalp concerns such as Seborrhoeic Dermatitis and Dandruff. Nizoral tablets are an oral form listed for systemic fungal infections, so the formulation changes how the medicine is used.

Is ketoconazole an antifungal medicine?

Yes. Ketoconazole is an imidazole antifungal. The two listed Nizoral products show its topical and oral forms: a shampoo for scalp-related fungal conditions and tablets for limited systemic-infection circumstances.

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