Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) Revision Year: 2019 Publisher: Janssen-Cilag Ltd, 50-100 Holmers Farm Way, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP12 4EG, UK
Prevention and treatment of infections in which the yeast Malassezia (previously called Pityrosporum) is likely to be involved, such as dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis. Treatment of tinea (pityriasis) versicolor.
For topical administration.
Ketoconazole shampoo 2% is for use in adolescents and adults:
Wash affected areas and leave for 3-5 minutes before rinsing. Usually, a palmful of shampoo suffices for one wash.
Dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis: Wash hair twice weekly for 2-4 weeks.
Tinea versicolor: Once daily for 1-5 days.
Dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis: Use once every 1-2 weeks.
The safe and effective use of Nizoral 2% shampoo in infants and children under the age of 12 years has not been established.
In the event of accidental ingestion, supportive and symptomatic measures should be carried out. In order to avoid aspiration, neither emesis nor gastric lavage should be instigated.
36 months.
Store below 25°C.
High density polyethylene bottles, containing 120 ml shampoo.
No special requirements.
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