Nizoral 2% cream, 15 g

Nizoral® 2% cream - fungicidal drug with a broad spectrum of action

Fungal skin diseases, also known as dermatomycoses, can be very unpleasant and persistent.Without effective treatment, they can spread further.A proven active ingredient for treating such fungal diseases is ketoconazole, which is contained in the Nizoral® 2% cream in a concentration of 2.

Nizoral® 2% cream is an antifungal medicine used for the external treatment of fungal skin infections.These infections can be caused by dermatophytes, microsporia or yeast fungi.Typical areas of application are fungal lichen, such as athlete's foot or lower leg fungus, as well as infections caused by yeast fungi, known as thrush mycoses.In most cases, using the cream relieves the symptoms after a few days.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

The Nizoral® 2% cream contains the active ingredient ketoconazole.The following excipients are also included: stearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, purified water, disodium sulfite, isopropyl myristate, propylene glycol, polysorbate 60, polysorbate 80 and sorbitan stearate.

Area of application

Nizoral® 2% cream is intended for use in adults and is used for various fungal skin infections.These include fungal lichen caused by dermatophytes and microsporia, as well as infections caused by yeast fungi.The cream can be used on various parts of the body, such as the feet, arms, groin or beard area.

Dosage

Unless otherwise prescribed, the Nizoral® 2% cream should be applied once or twice a day to the diseased skin and the surrounding skin area (approx. 1 - 2 cm) and gently massaged in until the cream is absorbed.Treatment should be continued for a few days even after the symptoms disappear to avoid a recurrence of the infection.

Notes

No prescription is required for this product.The cream contains stearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, polysorbate and propylene glycol.Be careful not to get the cream in your eyes.Do not use the medicine after the expiry date stated on the package.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

There are no known risks associated with using Nizoral® 2% cream during pregnancy and breastfeeding.However, the preparation should only be used during these periods after consulting a doctor.During breastfeeding, the cream should not be applied to the breast area to avoid direct contact with the infant.

Frequently asked questions & Answers

How long should you use Nizoral® 2% cream?

Nizoral® 2% cream should be used for as long as your doctor or pharmacist has recommended or as described in the package leaflet.The symptoms usually subside significantly after about 14 days of regular treatment.However, treatment should be continued for a few more days to avoid recurrence of the infection.For thrush mycoses, the total treatment time is 2 - 3 weeks, for fungal lichen it is an average of 3 - 4 weeks and for fungal lichen on the feet it is up to 6 weeks.

Can you also use Nizoral® 2% cream during pregnancy?

There are no known risks associated with use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.However, the preparation should only be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding after consulting your doctor.It should not be used in the breast area during breastfeeding to avoid direct contact with the infant.

Who can use Nizoral® 2% cream?

Nizoral® 2% cream is intended for use in adults.