Generic Nizoral Cream (Ketoconazole Cream) - Active Ingredient And Chemical structure
The active ingredient contained in Generic Ketoconazole Cream (Nizoral Cream) is Ketoconazole. The structure is shown below
Generic Forms and Brand names of Ketoconazole Cream
Nizral Cream manufactured by Johnson and Johnson, India is an effective topical treatment of tinea corporis, tinea cruris and tinea pedis caused by Trichophyton rubrum, T. mentagrophytes and Epidermophyton floccosum; in the treatment of tinea (pityriasis) versicolor caused by Malassezia furfur (Pityrosporum orbiculare); in the treatment of cutaneous candidiasis caused by Candida spp. and in the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis.
Nizral Cream (Generic Ketoconazole Cream ) - Preparations
Nizral Cream is available as tubes of 15 g .
Nizral Cream - Storage Requirements
Nizral Cream is to be stored at room temperature (15°C to 30°C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light.
Generic Ketoconazole Cream (Nizral Cream) - Uses
Generic Ketoconazole Cream in the form of Nizral Cream is used to treat skin infections.Generic Ketoconazole Cream which has the active ingredient Ketoconazole is also sold as Nizoral Cream and under various other brand names.
Nizral Cream (Generic Ketoconazole Cream)- Dosage
Cutaneous candidiasis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea pedis, and tinea (pityriasis) versicolor:
Nizral cream, 2% should be applied once daily to cover the affected and immediate surrounding area.
Seborrheic dermatitis:
Nizral cream, 2% should be applied to the affected area twice daily for four weeks or until clinical clearing.
| CONDITIONS | FREQUENCY | DURATION |
| Tinea pedis | once daily | 4-6 weeks |
| Tinea corporis | once daily | 3-4 weeks |
| Tinea cruris | once daily | 2-4 weeks |
| Tinea versicolor | once daily | 2-3 weeks |
| Cutaneous candidiasis | once daily | 2-3 weeks |
| Seborrheic dermatitis | twice daily | 4 weeks |
More resistant cases may be treated twice daily depending on patient response. The full course of therapy should be followed to reduce the possibility of recurrence.
Side Effects Of Nizral cream
Nizral cream 2% is generally well tolerated by the skin.The most common side effects of are severe irritation, pruritus and stinging. Less common side effects that may occur are painful allergic reactions.
