Nizoral Ketoconazole 2% Cream 30g antifungal

Ketoconazole cream is for use only in adults.

For the treatment of  Cutaneous (skin) candidosis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea manus, tinea pedis and tinea (pityriasis) versicolor:

Nizoral 2% cream should be be applied once or twice daily to cover the affected and immediate surrounding area.

Time of treatment: tinea versicolor 2–3 weeks, yeast infections 2-3 weeks, tinea cruris 2-4 weeks, tinea corporis 3–4 weeks, tinea pedis 4-6 weeks.

For Seborrheic dermatitis: Nizoral 2% cream should be applied to the affected areas once or twice daily.

The usual first course of treatment in seborrheic dermatitis is 2 to 4 weeks. Maintenance therapy can be applied intermittently (once weekly) in seborrheic dermatitis.

Treatment should be continued until a few days after the disappearance of all symptoms.

Stop using Nizoral cream and tell your doctor straight away if you notice or suspect any of the following. You may need urgent medical treatment.

• Severe irritation or reddening of the skin where the cream has been used, or other signs of allergy during the first few days of treatment. (This can affect fewer than 1 in 10 people).
• Peeling or blistering of the skin. (This can affect fewer than 1 in 100 people).

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice or suspect any of the following side effects:

Common side effects (affects fewer than 1 in 10 people)

• Burning sensation

Uncommon side effects (affects fewer than 1 in 100 people)

• Problems where the cream has been used such as:
  • Bleeding
  • Discomfort
  • Dryness
  • Inflammation (contact dermatitis)
  • Tingling
• Rash, hives (also known as nettle rash or urticaria)
• Sticky skin