Nizoral
Ketoconazole tablets for serious fungal infections and ringworm. It prevents fungi from building the cell membrane they need to survive.
- Category
- Antifungals
- Active ingredient
- Ketoconazole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 200mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Nizoral, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Nizoral vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Nizoral details
- Conditions
- Systemic Fungal Infections · Tinea Corporis · Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
- Alternative names
- ketoconazole
- Therapeutic class
- Imidazole Antifungal
- Pharmacological class
- Antifungal Agent
- Known off-label uses
- cushing's syndrome
- Contraindications
- active hepatic disease; concurrent use of QT-prolonging drugs
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; vomiting
- Moderate side effects
- pruritus; abdominal pain; elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Janssen
- Onset Time
- 24–48 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Simvastatin; Pimozide; Grapefruit
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over two years and adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- TGA Category C: Use only if clearly needed. Breastfeeding: Expelled in milk.
Serious side effects
severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; QT prolongation, requires immediate medical attention; adrenal suppression, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Ketoconazole tablets for serious fungal infections and ringworm. It prevents fungi from building the cell membrane they need to survive.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits the enzyme lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase, terminating ergosterol production in fungal membranes.
What you will receive
Nizoral is the originator brand name, made by Janssen. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Janssen.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Ketoconazole is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.