Nizoral Cream 2%
Nizoral Cream 2% is a 15g tube of ketoconazole 2% antifungal cream for athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch and seborrhoeic dermatitis on the skin.
- Category
- Antifungals
- Active ingredient
- Ketoconazole
- Route
- Topical
- Form
- Cream
- Strengths
- 15g
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Athlete's foot · Ringworm · Jock itch · Seborrheic dermatitis
- Brands with the same ingredient
- Nizoral
- Therapeutic Class
- Imidazole Antifungal
- Pharmacological Class
- Antifungal
- Minor Side Effects
- Stinging, Itching, Redness
- Moderate Side Effects
- Burning sensation, Dry skin
- Dosage Forms
- Cream
- Administration Route
- Topical
- Originator
- Janssen Pharmaceutica
- Onset Time
- Immediate relief of itching
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store below 25°C.
What you will receive
Nizoral Cream 2% is the originator brand name, made by Janssen Pharmaceutica. We use it to identify the medicine; the pack you receive is a generic equivalent, not the original Nizoral Cream 2%.
- The same active ingredient (Ketoconazole) at the same strength.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
FAQ
What pack sizes does Nizoral Cream 2% come in?
Nizoral Cream 2% comes in 15g tubes, in packs of 1 to 5 tubes. It is generic ketoconazole, not the original Nizoral Cream 2%. Larger packs cost less per tube.
How is Nizoral Cream 2% delivered to Hong Kong?
Nizoral Cream 2% tubes ship in plain, unbranded packaging with nothing on the outside about the contents. If a parcel does not arrive within the delivery window, or arrives damaged, it is sent again free; if that is not possible, the order is refunded.
What is another name for ketoconazole?
Nizoral is a brand name of ketoconazole, which is also sold as Dandrazol, Fungoral, Ketoderm and Xolegel. Here, ketoconazole can be bought online as generic Nizoral Cream, and also as ketoconazole tablets. These are generics, not the original brand.
How long do I need to use Nizoral Cream 2%?
Allow two to four weeks. Itching and scaling go first, so the rash can look finished while fungus remains in the skin; use the cream for a few more days. If the rash returns quickly, the course was probably cut short.
Can I use Nizoral Cream 2% on my face?
Yes, for seborrhoeic dermatitis, which shows up as greasy, scaly patches around the eyebrows, nose and hairline. Use a thin layer and keep the cream out of your eyes, nostrils and mouth; rinse it off if it stings badly.
Does Nizoral Cream 2% help with dandruff?
Dandruff is seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp, and ketoconazole treats it. A cream is harder to spread through hair than a shampoo, so it suits the hairline, sideburns and other bare patches; on a full head of hair, a ketoconazole shampoo is easier to use.
How much cream should I apply?
A thin film over the rash and the normal-looking skin just around it is enough — a thicker layer does not clear the infection any faster. Rub it in gently until it disappears, and wash your hands afterwards unless your hands are the area being treated.
Can I cover the treated skin with a plaster or dressing?
Better not. Covering the cream with a plaster, dressing or tight clothing holds it against the skin, which increases the chance of burning, itching and redness. Leave the area open to the air where you can, and keep it dry.
About Nizoral Cream 2%
What the cream clears up
Nizoral Cream 2% is a 15g tube of ketoconazole 2%, a cream that treats fungal infections living on the surface of the skin. Athlete's foot is the common one: itchy, peeling, cracked skin between the toes and along the sole. Ringworm (tinea corporis) appears as a round, scaly patch with a raised edge, and jock itch (tinea cruris) is the same kind of infection in the groin folds. The cream also treats seborrhoeic dermatitis, the flaky red patches that gather on the scalp, eyebrows, nose and chest, and pityriasis versicolor, patches of paler or darker skin on the back and shoulders caused by a yeast.
Ketoconazole belongs to the imidazole group of antifungals. It blocks a step the fungus needs to build its cell membrane, so the organism cannot grow or multiply and the irritated skin settles. The cream stays where you put it, so only tiny amounts reach the rest of the body.
How to apply it
Wash and dry the area, then rub a thin layer into the rash and a little of the normal skin around it. Once or twice a day is usual, depending on what you are treating. Wash your hands afterwards unless your hands are the treated patch.
The cap goes back on after each use, and the tube stays away from strong heat. Use the cream for two to four weeks and for a few days past the point where the skin looks clear; fungus can outlast the rash, and stopping early lets it return. Leave the patch open to the air. A plaster or tight dressing holds the cream against the skin and invites irritation.
Side effects
Burning, stinging, itching or redness where the cream is applied are the usual complaints, and they tend to settle as the course goes on. Dryness or a mild rash can appear too. Blistering, marked swelling or hives are not normal — stop the cream and get urgent help if that happens, or if the face or throat swells.
Cream or tablets?
The same ingredient comes as 200mg tablets — Nizoral and a generic version — which treat fungal infections through the whole body rather than one patch of skin. The cream works only where it is rubbed in, which is why it suits athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch and seborrhoeic dermatitis. Both forms are covered on the ketoconazole page.
Sources
- Ketoconazole: MedlinePlus Drug Information — National Library of Medicine
- Seborrheic dermatitis: Overview - American Academy of Dermatology — American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)