Nizoral
Ketoconazole tablets for serious fungal infections and ringworm. It prevents fungi from building the cell membrane they need to survive.
- Category
- Antifungals
- Active ingredient
- Ketoconazole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 200mg
Nizoral is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Nizoral depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Nizoral details
- Conditions
- Systemic Fungal Infections · Tinea Corporis · Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
- Alternative names
- ketoconazole
- Therapeutic class
- Imidazole Antifungal
- Pharmacological class
- Antifungal Agent
- Known off-label uses
- cushing's syndrome
- Contraindications
- active hepatic disease; concurrent use of QT-prolonging drugs
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; vomiting
- Moderate side effects
- pruritus; abdominal pain; elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Janssen
- Onset Time
- 24–48 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Simvastatin; Pimozide; Grapefruit
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over two years and adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use only if clearly needed. Breastfeeding: Expelled in milk.
Serious side effects
severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; QT prolongation, requires immediate medical attention; adrenal suppression, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Ketoconazole tablets for serious fungal infections and ringworm. It prevents fungi from building the cell membrane they need to survive.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits the enzyme lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase, terminating ergosterol production in fungal membranes.
What you will receive
Nizoral names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Ketoconazole at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.