Also indexed as: Nizoral Shampoo, Nizoral Topical
Ketoconazole is an antifungal agent applied topically to treat fungal and yeast infections
of the skin. It is effective in the treatment of ringworm, jock itch, pityriasis, athlete’s foot, and dandruff, as well as yeast infections caused by Candida. The
shampoo is available over the counter in a 1% strength to treat dandruff, and by prescription
as a 2% solution to treat pityriasis. The drug is not absorbed through the skin.
Summary of
Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
In some cases, an herb or supplement may appear in more than one category, which may seem
contradictory. For clarification, read the full article for details about the summarized
interactions.
| Depletion or interference |
None known
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| Side effect reduction/prevention |
None known
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| Supportive interaction |
None known
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| Reduced drug
absorption/bioavailability |
None known
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| Adverse interaction |
None known
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An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the
interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific
evidence.