Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Nizoral


Nizoral
Generic name: Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole tablets
What are ketoconazole tablets?
KETOCONAZOLE (Nizoral®) is an antifungal type of antibiotic. It treats fungal infections such as ringworm of the body (tinea corporis), ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch), sun fungus (tinea versicolor, pityriasis versicolor), dandruff, and other systemic (throughout the body) fungal infections. Generic ketoconazole oral tablets are available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
an alcohol abuse problem
low stomach acid production (achlorhydria or hypochlorhydria)
liver disease
other chronic illness
an unusual or allergic reaction to ketoconazole, itraconazole, miconazole, other foods, dyes or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding

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