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Nizoral (Ketoconazole)
200mg tablets 14 tablets |
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Nizoral (Ketoconazole)
200mg tablets 28 tablets |
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Nizoral Generic 200mg 14
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The
following information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,
pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be
construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
Ketoconazole, when
taken by mouth, can cause severe and perhaps deadly liver damage. If you
experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
fatigue, loss of appetite, upset stomach, vomiting, dark urine,
yellowing of the skin or eyes, or pale stools.Do not take terfenadine (Seldane),
astemizole (Hismanal), or cisapride (Propulsid) while taking
Nizoral /Ketoconazole. Taking these medications together with ketoconazole can
cause serious irregular hearbeats, which if untreated could lead to
death. Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your
doctor will order certain lab tests to check your response to
ketoconazole.
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Nizoral /Ketoconazole Use Indication:
Nizoral /Ketoconazole comes as a tablet to take by mouth, in skin cream and
shampoo. The tablet is usually taken once a day for 1 week or longer.
The cream is used once or twice a day for 2 to 4 weeks. The shampoo is
used two times a week, about every 3 days, for 4 weeks. Follow the
directions on your Nizoral prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or
pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Nizoral
/Ketoconazole
exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more
often than prescribed by your doctor.
To use the cream, thoroughly clean the infected area, allow it to dry
and then gently rub Nizoral medication in until most of it disappears. Use
enough Nizoral medication to cover the affected area. You should wash your hands
after applying the medication.
To use the shampoo, wet the hair and put enough shampoo on the hair so
you can wash hair and scalp. Gently rub entire scalp and leave shampoo
on for 1 minute. Rinse all the shampoo off. Then put on the Nizoral shampoo
again, rub gently into hair and scalp, let it stay on for 3 minutes, and
then rinse to finish.
Continue to take or use Nizoral /Ketoconazole even if you feel well. Do not stop
taking Nizoral /Ketoconazole without talking to your doctor.
Nizoral /Ketoconazole Medication Side Effects:
Although side effects from Nizoral /Ketoconazole are not
common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are
severe or do not go away:
diarrhea or loose stools
headache
dizziness or lightheadedness
drowsiness
If you experience any of the following symptoms, or those listed in the
IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately:
fainting
seizures
skin rash
itching
increased breast size or breast tenderness in men
Precautions on using Nizoral Medication
Before taking
Nizoral /Ketoconazole,
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Nizoral
/Ketoconazole,
sulfites, or any other drugs.
in addtion to the drugs listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, also
tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and
nonprescription medications you are taking, especially anticoagulants
('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin), cyclosporine (Neoral,
Sandimmune), hydrocortisone (Cortisone), isoniazid (INH), oral
medication for diabetes or asthma, phenytoin (Dilantin), rifampin (Rifadin,
Rimactane), and vitamins.
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you take any kind of medication for
your stomach such as antacids (Mylanta, Maalox), cimetidine (Tagamet),
or glycopyrrolate (Robinul). Nizoral /Ketoconazole must be taken at least 2 hours
after these medications.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver disease,
achlorhydria (stomach does not produce acid), or a history of alcohol
abuse.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Nizoral
/Ketoconazole, call
your doctor.
be careful when driving or doing things that need alertness and physical
skills; Nizoral /Ketoconazole may cause headache, dizziness, and drowsiness.
tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.
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