Nizoral 2% Ketoconazole Antifungal Cream 30g

Nizoral Cream is a targeted antifungal treatment formulated to treat fungal infections of the skin. Containing the active ingredient ketoconazole, this non-greasy cream provides effective relief for fungal infections appearing on the body, face, and scalp, including athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch, cutaneous candidiasis, pityriasis versicolor and seborrhoeic dermatitis.

Key Benefits

• Contains ketoconazole 2% w/w
• Treats a range of fungal and yeast skin infections
• Suitable for athlete's foot (tinea pedis)
• Treats ringworm (tinea corporis)
• Suitable for fungal infections affecting the groin and hands
• Treats pityriasis versicolor
• Can be used for cutaneous candidiasis
• Indicated for seborrhoeic dermatitis
• White, non-greasy cream

Conditions Treated

• Athlete's foot and hand infections: Clears fungal growth on the extremities.
• Jock itch and sweat rash: Targets infections in the groin and skin folds (trunk).
• Seborrhoeic dermatitis: Treats reddish-brown patches with yellow or white scaling on the face or chest.
• Fungal scalp conditions: Can be used for infections affecting the scalp.

Active Ingredient

Ketoconazole 20mg/g (2% w/w): an antifungal medicine that acts against fungi and yeasts responsible for susceptible skin infections.

How to Use

1. Wash the affected skin thoroughly and dry it well before application.
2. Apply Nizoral Cream directly to the affected area and immediately surrounding skin once or twice daily, depending on the condition being treated.
3. Wash your hands carefully after every application.

Duration of Treatment

General skin infections usually require 2–6 weeks of treatment. Typical treatment durations depend on the condition:

• Pityriasis versicolor and yeast infections: 2–3 weeks.
• Tinea cruris: 2–4 weeks.
• Tinea corporis: 3–4 weeks.
• Athlete's foot: 4–6 weeks.
• Seborrhoeic dermatitis: Normally 2–4 weeks.

Continue treatment for a few days after symptoms disappear. For some conditions, a once-weekly or once-fortnightly application may be required after the skin is cured; follow your pharmacist's or doctor's advice on maintenance treatment.

Important Safety Information

• Steroid Use: If you have been using a steroid cream (such as hydrocortisone) to control your infection, wait two weeks before starting treatment with Nizoral Cream to prevent the condition from flaring up.
• Pregnancy & Breast-feeding: This product is considered safe for use during pregnancy and while breast-feeding.
• Hygiene: To avoid spreading the infection, keep a dedicated towel and flannel for your own use.
• Potential irritants: Contains propylene glycol, cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, which may cause local skin irritation or contact dermatitis.
• For cutaneous use only.
• Do not use if you are allergic to ketoconazole or any of the other ingredients.

Possible Side Effects

While usually mild, some users may experience:

• Common: Itching, skin redness, or a burning sensation at the application site.
• Uncommon: Blistering, peeling, dryness, or inflammation.

Stop use and seek medical advice if you experience severe irritation, reddening, or signs of an allergic reaction during the first few days of treatment.

Storage

Do not store above 25°C. Keep out of reach of children.

Full Ingredient List

Active ingredient: Ketoconazole 20mg per gram.

Other ingredients: Purified Water, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Sulphite (E221), Isopropyl Myristate.

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