Drug Uses

Nizoral is a medicine used for the treatment of systemic fungal infections or for other conditions determined by your physician. You should not use Nizoral Tablets for fungal meningitis.

How Taken

It is recommended that you use Nizoral once daily until the infection has disappeared. If the infection is serious, your doctor may increase the daily dosage.

Warnings/Precautions

You should report to your doctor any signs and symptoms which may indicate liver dysfunction so that appropriate biochemical testing can be done. Such signs and symptoms may include unusual fatigue, anorexia, nausea and/or vomiting, jaundice, dark urine or pale stools. Nizoral tablets may alter your metabolism.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Possible Side Effects

Stop taking this medicine and check with your doctor if any of these side effects occur: fever and chills; skin rash or itching; dark or amber urine; fever and sore throat; loss of appetite; pale stools; reddening.

Storage

Store at controlled room temperature 15°-25°C (59°-77°F). Protect from moisture.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention if you suspect an overdose. Symptoms of a Nizoral overdose may include: constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; nausea; vomiting.

More Information

If your symptoms do not improve within a few weeks (or months for some infections), or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

Disclaimer

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Nigeria: Janssen-Ciliag Tackles Counterfeiting With MAS
In a renewed effort at combating the counterfeiting, diversion, tampering and trademark infringement of pharmaceutical products in the country, Janssen-Cilag pharmaceuticals with support of Johnson and Johnson of United States, has introduced a national anti-counterfeit Mobile Authentication Service (MAS) device to protect its brand - Nizoral tablets and creams. MAS, which uses the Sproxil technology is the latest among a series of technological initiatives aimed at stemming the tide of counterfeiting. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)

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Cicatricial alopecia
A 56-year-old woman with a medical history significant for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura presented with patchy areas of hair loss that have been progressing over the last 2 years. A previous treatment with nizoral shampoo did not lead to significant improvement. The physical examination revealed discrete patches of scarring alopecia with central hypopigmentation and erythema (). (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology)