Description
Nizoral Cream is a skin cream with ketoconazole 2% w/w. Ketoconazole is an antifungal, so the cream is used for infections caused by fungi and yeasts on the skin.
Product details
| Brand | Nizoral |
| Generic name | Ketoconazole |
| Strength | 2% w/w |
| Form | Cream, for use on the skin |
| Medicine type | Topical antifungal |
| Pack size | 10 g tube |
| Manufacturer | Aspin Pharma (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan |
What it is used for
The prescribing information lists these uses:
- Ringworm on the body (tinea corporis)
- Jock itch, a fungal rash in the groin (tinea cruris)
- Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) and fungal infection of the hands (tinea manus)
- Yeast infection of the skin (cutaneous candidiasis)
- Pityriasis versicolor, the light or dark patches caused by a skin yeast
- Seborrhoeic dermatitis, the flaky red rash often seen around the nose, eyebrows and scalp line
How ketoconazole works
Fungi need a substance called ergosterol to build their cell walls. Ketoconazole blocks it. The fungus stops growing and the skin can heal.
Safety information
- Use it on the skin only. Keep it out of the eyes.
- Do not use it if you are allergic to ketoconazole or to anything else in the cream.
- The cream contains propylene glycol, cetyl and stearyl alcohol and sodium sulphite. Some people’s skin reacts to these.
- The most common side effects are burning, redness or itching where it is applied.
- If you were using a steroid cream on the same area, ask your doctor how to stop it. Stopping a steroid suddenly can make the rash flare up.
- Read the leaflet inside the pack. A doctor or pharmacist can answer any questions.
For trade buyers
Visions Enterprises exports Nizoral Cream to importers, distributors, pharmacies, hospitals and NGOs outside Pakistan. Tell us the quantity and destination country and we will reply with price, pack size, lead time and the documents we can provide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nizoral cream used for?
It treats fungal and yeast infections of the skin, for example ringworm, athlete’s foot, jock itch, pityriasis versicolor and seborrhoeic dermatitis.
What is in Nizoral cream?
The active ingredient is ketoconazole 2% w/w.
Is Nizoral cream the same as Nizoral shampoo?
No. Both contain ketoconazole, but the cream is for skin infections and the shampoo is for the scalp. They are different products.
Can I use Nizoral cream on my face?
It can be used on facial skin, for example for seborrhoeic dermatitis, but not near the eyes. Follow the leaflet or your doctor’s advice.
Can you ship Nizoral cream outside Pakistan?
Yes. We supply trade buyers abroad. Contact us with the quantity you need.
