Drug details

Nizoral Shampoo (ketoconazole 2%)

type of Antifungals, Topical

Nizoral (ketoconazole) 2% Shampoo is an antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections of the skin such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and seborrhea (dry, flaking skin). Nizoral is available as a cream, gel, and shampoo. Nizoral shampoo is used for the treatment of dandruff. Nizoral shampoo is available in generic form and over-the-counter.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• rash,
• headache.
• hives, 
• dry skin,
• mild skin itching or irritation,
• abnormal hair texture,
• scalp pustules,
• oiliness and dryness of hair and scalp,
• application site reactions, or

The following drugs are related to Nizoral Shampoo, either as a replacement or used together:

• Mycelex (clotrimazole)
• Extina (ketoconazole foam, 2%)
• Nizoral (ketoconazole)
• Xolegel (ketoconazole)
• Kuric (ketoconazole)