Nizoral

Strength and use. Nizoral 1% contains ketoconazole 10mg/g and treats dandruff associated with fungal infections of the scalp. Nizoral 2% contains 20mg/g, treats dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp, and is a Pharmacy Medicine checked by our pharmacists.

Twice a week. It is a treatment rather than an everyday shampoo, so use your regular shampoo on the other days.

Wet your hair, work the treatment into a lather over the whole scalp and rinse. The 1% is lathered, rinsed and repeated; the 2% is left on the scalp for 3 to 5 minutes before rinsing.

Ketoconazole is an antifungal. Dandruff is often linked to a yeast that lives on the scalp, which is why an antifungal treatment is used for it.

Adults and children over 12. Ask your doctor first if you use a corticosteroid on your scalp or skin. Stop if irritation occurs.

The current Nizoral 1% has a deep conditioning base. If your hair feels dry, follow with a conditioner on the lengths.