Nizoral is an antifungal used to reduce scaling associated with dandruff.

Use this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. MOISTEN HAIR AND SCALP with water. Apply enough shampoo to wash your scalp and hair. Gently massage the entire scalp, leaving the shampoo on for about 5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly, then dry your hair as you normally do. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat and light.

A SIDE EFFECT, that may go away during treatment, is mild stinging.

If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor. DO NOT GET THIS MEDICINE in your eyes. DO NOT TAKE SELDANE (terfenadine) OR HISMANAL (astemizole) while using this medicine. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

2% KETOCONAZOLE (kee-toe-KOE-na-zole)