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Nizoral Shampoo (Ketoconazole Shampoo) - Summary

 
 



SUMMARY

Nizoral® (ketoconazole) 2% Shampoo

NIZORALŪ (ketoconazole) 2% Shampoo is a red-orange liquid for topical application, containing the broad spectrum synthetic antifungal agent ketoconazole in a concentration of 2% in an aqueous suspension.

NIZORALŪ (ketoconazole) 2% Shampoo is indicated for the treatment of tinea (pityriasis) versicolor caused by or presumed to be caused by Pityrosporum orbiculare (also known as Malassezia furfur or M. orbiculare).
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Media Articles Related to Nizoral Shampoo (Ketoconazole Shampoo)

Seborrheic Dermatitis
Source: MedicineNet ciclopirox Specialty [2012.03.16]
Title: Seborrheic Dermatitis
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 3/16/2012 5:47:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 3/16/2012 5:47:54 PM

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Published Studies Related to Nizoral Shampoo (Ketoconazole Shampoo)

Efficacious and safe management of moderate to severe scalp seborrhoeic dermatitis using clobetasol propionate shampoo 0.05% combined with ketoconazole shampoo 2%: a randomized, controlled study. [2011.07]
BACKGROUND: Topical antifungals and corticosteroids are the mainstay of treatment for seborrhoeic dermatitis. The short-contact clobetasol propionate 0.05% shampoo (CP) is an efficacious and safe once-daily treatment for scalp psoriasis. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of CP alone and combined with ketoconazole shampoo 2% (KC) in the treatment of moderate to severe scalp seborrhoeic dermatitis... CONCLUSIONS: The combination therapy of twice-weekly CP alternating with twice-weekly KC provided significantly greater efficacy than KC alone and a sustained effect in the treatment of moderate to severe scalp seborrhoeic dermatitis. (c) 2011 The Authors. BJD (c) 2011 British Association of Dermatologists 2011.

Clinical and mycological evaluation of therapeutic effectiveness of Solanum chrysotrichum standardized extract on patients with Pityriasis capitis (dandruff). A double blind and randomized clinical trial controlled with ketoconazole. [2004.06]
Dandruff (also called Pityriasis capitis) is a seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp. It has been correlated with the pathological colonization of the scalp with yeast from the genus Malassezia; this illness has a worldwide distribution and represents 25% of all scalp dermatosis cases... chrysotrichum on the local treatment of Pityriasis capitis associated with the yeast of the genus Malassezia.

A multicenter randomized trial of ketoconazole 2% and zinc pyrithione 1% shampoos in severe dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. [2002.11]
Ketoconazole (KET) and zinc pyrithione (ZPT) are compounds active against the Malassezia spp. yeasts, which are believed to play a major role in dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis...

A randomised, single-blind, single-centre clinical trial to evaluate comparative clinical efficacy of shampoos containing ciclopirox olamine (1.5%) and salicylic acid (3%), or ketoconazole (2%, Nizoral) for the treatment of dandruff/seborrhoeic dermatitis. [2002.06]
BACKGROUND: The association between seborrhoeic dermatitis and dandruff and the yeast Malassezia furfur is well recognized. Symptoms include scalp itchiness and scaling. Due to its antimycotic activity, ciclopirox olamine is established as an effective treatment for these scalp conditions. Salicylic acid has keratolytic properties and aids in the removal of scales. OBJECTIVE: To compare the therapeutic efficacy of a shampoo containing 1.5% ciclopirox olamine and 3% salicylic acid (CPO/SA) with Nizoral (2.0% ketoconazole shampoo) in a study involving 154 subjects with dandruff - 70 of whom also had seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp. Nizoral is currently a registered treatment for dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis... CONCLUSION: The study demonstrated that both CPO/SA and Nizoral were safe and effective in the treatment of dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis.

Effect of ketoconazole 1% and 2% shampoos on severe dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis: clinical, squamometric and mycological assessments. [2001]
Ketoconazole (KET) is active to control dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis...

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Clinical Trials Related to Nizoral Shampoo (Ketoconazole Shampoo)

Ketoconazole Foam 2% for the Treatment of Versicolor [Recruiting]
Objectives

1. To assess the efficacy of ketoconazole 2% foam for the treatment of tinea versicolor

2. To assess the safety of ketoconazole 2% foam for the treatment of tinea versicolor based on the occurrence of adverse events.

3. To assess treatment satisfaction as rated by patients

Study Design:

This will be a mono-centered, single arm, open-label pilot study. Ten adult patients age 19 and older with a clinical diagnosis of tinea versicolor, as well as a positive KOH using calcofluor, will be enrolled at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. There will be 4 scheduled visits (baseline, week 1, week 2, and week 4). A target area will be identified and mycological and clinical assessments will be performed at this site as well as a global assessment of each subject. Ketoconazole 2% foam will be applied to all affected areas for 2 weeks with a follow-up visit at week 4. Skin scraping using a disposable #15 blade for calcofluor/KOH assessment and photographs of target lesions will be performed at baseline, week 1, week 2, and week 4. Photographs will be taken at baseline and at week 4 (only if KOH is positive). Body surface area estimation of disease will also be performed at each visit. Evaluation of scale, hyperpigmentation/erythema, and hypopigmentation using a 4 point scale (0 = none, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, 3 = severe) of the target area will be performed at baseline, week 1, week 2, and week 4. A global assessment will be conducted at each visit using the same 4 point scale. Patient questionnaires will be administered at baseline and week 2 to assess symptoms and satisfaction with study medication.

Ketoconazole and Dexamethasone in Prostate Cancer [Recruiting]
This is an open label, phase II, single center trial of ketoconazole/dexamethasone to determine if the administration of ketoconazole/dexamethasone, after disease progression with ketoconazole/hydrocortisone slows or reverses disease progression in men with progressive prostate cancer.

Seborrheic Dermatitis: Ketoconazole 2% Foam Versus Ketoconazole 2% Shampoo [Recruiting]
The aims of this study are to compare the effectiveness of antifungal foam versus antifungal shampoo and determine patient compliance and satisfaction with both vehicles among African American females with dandruff practicing less than once weekly hair washing.

Use of Low Dose Ketoconazole in Prostate Cancer That Does Not Respond to Hormone Therapy and Prior Chemotherapy [Recruiting]
The purpose of this study is to test the safety of ketoconazole and how well it works after chemotherapy has been used. Ketoconazole at lower doses has been used for fungal infections however has not yet been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in prostate cancer. Ketoconazole has been used for many years at high doses for prostate cancer, and this study will be to look at use of lower dose ketoconazole after someone has received chemotherapy. Ketoconazole works by halting the production of steroids in your body, including testosterone, and is thought to work directly on prostate cancer cells in published lab studies.

177Lu Radiolabeled Monoclonal Antibody HuJ591 (177Lu-J591) and Ketoconazole in Patients With Prostate Cancer [Recruiting]
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of the experimental drug, 177Lu-J591 in combination with ketoconazole and hydrocortisone against prostate cancer.

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PATIENT REVIEWS / RATINGS / COMMENTS

Based on a total of 1 ratings/reviews, Nizoral Shampoo has an overall score of 9. The effectiveness score is 10 and the side effect score is 10. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst.
 

Nizoral Shampoo review by 25 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Highly Effective
Side effects:   No Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   Dandruff
Dosage & duration:   2% (dosage frequency: twice a week) for the period of 2 weeks
Other conditions:   hair loss
Other drugs taken:   none
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   Skin irritation and dandruff were eliminated after third use.
Side effects:   none
Comments:   Shampoo twice a week for at least three weeks. Apply on wet hair, massage with fingers and leave a product on the skin for about 5-10 minutes, then wash off with warm water. Do not use any conditioner after washing.

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