Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo is used to treat and prevent dandruff.
The shampoo contains ketoconazole,which is an antifungal that targets an increased number of yeasts on the skin called Malassezia.
These yeasts occur naturally on everyone’s skin, however, people with dandruff seem to have more Malassezia.
The shampoo also treats the inflammation associated with dandruff, relieving scalp redness and itching.
This product is for use in adults and adolescents over 12 years.
This product is suitable for most people, but a few people should not use it.
If you are in any doubt, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not use this product:
■ If you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients.
If this applies to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without using Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding■ You can use Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant or are breast-feeding.
Special warnings about this product■ This medicine contains 24% w/w sodium laurilsulfate in each application.
Sodium laurilsulfate may cause local skin reactions (such as stinging or burning sensation) or increase skin reactions caused by other products when applied on the same area.
■ As with most shampoos, if any gets into your eyes bathe them gently with water.
■ If you have been regularly using a lotion or cream, which contains a steroid (such as betamethasone or hydrocortisone) to control your dandruff, gradually use it less over 2 – 3 weeks as you start to use Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo.
This will stop your condition flaring up while Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo starts to work.
If you have any questions about stopping your steroid lotion or cream, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
This is an OTC drug, so it can be taken without a doctor's recommendation.
Before using this medicine read carefully the package leaflet as it contains more detailed information.
For any uncertainty consult your doctor or pharmacist.

For external use only.
■ Do not use more often than directed in the table.
If you need to use a shampoo to wash your hair more often, use your usual shampoo.
If your hair is very thick, you can wash with your usual shampoo and then use Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo.
How to apply?■ Wet hair thoroughly.
■ Apply a small amount of Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo to your scalp and massage into a lather.
■ Leave the lather on your scalp for 3 – 5 minutes.
■ Rinse thoroughly.
■ Use every 3 or 4 days for 2 – 4 weeks.
■ If your scalp has not cleared within 4 weeks, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
■ To keep your scalp clear and to prevent dandruff returning, use Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo once every 1 – 2 weeks.
If you stop using Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo altogether, your symptoms may become a problem again.
■ Not for children aged under 12.

KetoconalzoleSodium lauryl ether sulfate, disodium monolauryl ether sulphosuccinate, coconut fatty acid diethanolamide, laurdimonium hydrolysed animal collagen, macrogol 120 methyl glucose dioleate, sodium chloride, concentrated hydrochloric acid, imidurea, sodium hydroxide, erythrosine sodium (E127), purified water.