Medication guide
Ketoconazole Shampoo (1%)
- Generic name
- Ketoconazole Shampoo (1%)
- Common brand names
- Nizoral A-D
- Medication class
- Topical antifungal shampoo
Overview
Its medication class is Topical antifungal shampoo. Common uses include Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. Product forms and labels can differ, so follow the specific package instructions and ask a pharmacist or qualified healthcare professional about individual questions.
How to Take it
- Route
- Topical skin product.
- Time of day
- Apply once to twice daily; for rash/fungal products continue through full course.
- With food/water
- External use only.
- Preparation
- Apply thin layer to clean, dry skin; patch test where possible.
- Safe dose
- Small layer over affected lesions only.
- Max dose
- Do not exceed area/frequency limits on label.
- Frequency
- Usually once to twice daily.
- Other recommendations
- Stop if severe burning, swelling, or spreading redness appears.
Common uses
- Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis
Common side effects
- Itching
- burning
- dry scalp
- redness
- dryness
- and hair texture changes
Important warnings
- Avoid eyes and contact with broken skin. Avoid overuse on sensitive or extensively irritated scalp. Not for deep fungal disease. Seek care for severe irritation, swelling, hair loss progression, or allergic symptoms.
General interactions information
Low interactions with topical use; avoid frequent overlap with medicated shampoos
Sources / references
- Ketoconazole Topical — MedlinePlus
U.S. National Library of Medicine
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