NIZORAL

Drug Title

Nizoral (Ketoconazole)

Application

Nizoral is a synthetic antifungal drug given to treat several fungal skin infections like athlete's foot, ringworm, candidiasis which are hard to treat with other medications. It may also be prescribed for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Application method

Use Nizoral as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on the label.

Take Nizoral inside while eating or after the meal.

Do not take antacids within 1 hour before or 2 hours after Nizoral. If you are also taking anticholinergic drugs (for example, hyoscyamine), H2 antagonist (for example, famotidine) or proton pump inhibitors (for example, omeprazole), take Nizoral at least 2 hours before the H2 antagonists, proton pump inhibitors or anticholinergics.

To cure your infection completely, take Nizoral full course. Keep taking it even if you feel better within a few days.

Nizoral works better when taken at the scheduled time each day.

The mechanism of action

Nizoral is antifungal azoles. It kills sensitive fungi by inhibiting the formation of fungal cell membranes.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Nizoral, you should take it as soon as possible. If this occurred while taking your next dose, skip the missed one and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose at once.

Keeping

Nizoral tablets: keep at 59-86 degrees F, protect from moisture. Nizoral shampoo: store at temperatures above 77 degrees F in a dark place.