Nizoral Dandruff Shampoo is used to treat and prevent dandruff and dry or greasy scaling of the scalp (seborrhoeic dermatitis), which is a more severe kind of dandruff. The shampoo contains ketoconazole, which is an antifungal that targets an increased number of yeasts on the skin called Malassezia. These yeasts occur naturally on everyone’s skin, however, people with dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis seem to have more Malassezia. The shampoo also treats the inflammation associated with dandruff, relieving scalp redness and itching.
Suitable for
Suitable for most adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over, but a few people should not use it. If you are in any doubt, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not use this product…
- If you have ever had an allergic (hypersensitivity) reaction to any of the ingredients. If this applies to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without using Nizoral Dandruff Shampoo.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding and fertility
- You can use Nizoral Dandruff Shampoo if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant or are breast-feeding
Take special care with Nizoral Dandruff Shampoo
- As with most shampoos, if any gets into your eyes bathe them gently with water
- If you have regularly been using a lotion or cream, which contains a steroid (such as betamethasone or hydrocortisone) to control your dandruff or seborrhoeic dermatitis, gradually use it less over 2 – 3 weeks as you start to use Nizoral Dandruff Shampoo. This will stop your condition flaring up while Nizoral Dandruff Shampoo starts to work. If you have any questions about stopping your steroid lotion or cream, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
Driving and using machines
Using Nizoral Dandruff Shampoo will not affect your ability to drive or use machines
Contains
The active substance in 1g of Nizoral Dandruff Shampoo is ketoconazole 20mg.
