Nizral Cream

Nizral Cream

Nizral Cream helps in the treatment of fungal and yeast infections of the body. It belongs to the drug group known as azole antifungals. The medication prevents the growth of various types of fungi by disrupting the production of the membranes that surrounds the fungal cells. It is available in the form of a tablet that can be taken orally.

Drug = Ketoconazole

Strength = 2%

Manufacture = Janssen Pharmaceuticals

How to Take

Nizral Cream is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Dosage

Nizral Cream

Nizral 200 Mg Tablet

Side Effects

Blurred vision

Chest pain

Dizziness

Fast heartbeat

Headache

Increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight

Pale skin

Yellow colored eyes or skin

Joint pain

Skin rash

Diarrhea

Hair loss or thinning of the hair

Skin irritation

Warning

Nizral 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.

Uses

Nizral Cream is used to in the treatment of blastomycosis which is a fungal infection that can affect skin, bones and joints caused by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis.

Nizral Cream is used to in the treatment of Chromomycosis which is a fungal infection that can affect the skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by Fonsecaea pedrosoi, Phialophora verrucosa.

Nizral Cream is used to in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis which is a fungal infection caused by Coccidioides. This infection can affect the lungs and other parts of the body.

Nizral Cream is used to in the treatment of Histoplasmosis which is a fungal infection caused by Histoplasma capsulatum. This infection can affect the lungs and other parts of the body.

Nizral Cream is used to in the treatment of Paracoccidioidomycosis which is a fungal infection caused by Paracoccidioides brasiliensis. This infection can affect the lungs and other parts of the body.