Nizoral A D Shampoo MedFacts

Nizoral A-D Shampoo

Nizoral A-D Shampoo is used for:

Treating scaling associated with dandruff. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Nizoral A-D Shampoo is an imidazole antifungal. It works by killing sensitive fungi by interfering with the formation of the fungal cell membrane and weakening it. The weakened cell membrane allows the cell contents to leak out and results in the death of the fungus.

Do NOT use Nizoral A-D Shampoo if:

• you are allergic to any of the ingredients contained in Nizoral A-D Shampoo

Contact your health care provider as soon as possible if any of the above applies to you.

Consider before using Nizoral A-D Shampoo

Medical Conditions

There are medical conditions that can influence usage of Nizoral A-D Shampoo. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are either pregnant or planning to become pregnant
• if you are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any medicine (either prescription or nonprescription), herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you are allergic to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have low blood sugar levels, liver disease, or porphyria (a blood disease), sulfite sensitivity, or you drink more than 3 alcohol-containing drinks a day

Drugs Interaction

There are medicines that may interact with Nizoral A-D Shampoo. Because little, if any, of Nizoral A-D Shampoo is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

Clarify with your health care provider whether Nizoral A-D Shampoo may interact with other medicines you take. Also, consult your health care provider in advance if you are going to start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

Nizoral A-D Shampoo Usage Guidelines

Use Nizoral A-D Shampoo as directed by your doctor. Read the medicine's label for precise dosing instructions.

• Moisten hair and scalp with water. Apply enough shampoo to wash your scalp and hair. Gently massage the entire scalp, leaving the shampoo on for about 5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly, then dry your hair as you normally do.
• Keep Nizoral A-D Shampoo out of your eyes, nose, and mouth. If this occurs, wash with water and contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
• If you miss a dose of Nizoral A-D Shampoo, use it as soon as you get it remembered. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, ignore the missed one and get back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Clarify with your health care provider any issues you may have about usage of Nizoral A-D Shampoo.

Important safety information on nizoral

• Be sure to use Nizoral A-D Shampoo for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
• If you use topical products too often, your condition may become worse.
• If your symptoms do not improve or even become worse, inform your doctor.
• Some of these products contain sulfites. Sulfites may cause an allergic reaction in some patients (eg, asthma patients). If you have ever had an allergic reaction to sulfites, ask your pharmacist if your product has sulfites in it.
• Talk to your doctor before you take Nizoral A-D Shampoo if you drink more than 3 drinks with alcohol per day.
• Using Nizoral A-D Shampoo on hair that has been permanently waved may cause a loss of the curl.
• Nizoral A-D Shampoo should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Nizoral A-D Shampoo while you are pregnant. If you are breast-feeding or going to breast-feed, discuss with your doctor any possible risks to your baby.

Side effects may be caused by Nizoral A-D Shampoo

Any medicine may cause side effects, but the majority of people have either slight side effects, or dont have it at all. Consult your doctor if any of the most COMMON side effects from the list below persist or start bothering you:

Itching; mild irritation or stinging; oiliness and dryness of hair and scalp.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); increased or abnormal hair loss; reddening, blistering, peeling, itching, or burning of your skin.

It sholud be noted, that this is not a full list of possible side effects. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Store Nizoral A-D Shampoo between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Store in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Nizoral A-D Shampoo out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions on Nizoral A-D Shampoo, please consult your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
• Nizoral A-D Shampoo is supposed to be used only by the patient it is prescribed to. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or even become worse, inform your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Nizoral A-D Shampoo. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.