Nizral Cream 2% w/v 15 g

Nizral Cream 2% w/v 15 g is a prescription antifungal cream that contains ketoconazole 2% in each 15 g tube. It belongs to the azole antifungal class and is used on the skin to treat fungal infections such as tinea (ringworm), athlete’s foot, and jock itch, as well as certain yeast-related skin conditions. The cream is applied directly to affected areas to help clear the infection and relieve symptoms like itching, redness, and scaling.

How it works: Ketoconazole works by blocking a substance fungi need to make their cell membrane, which weakens the fungus and stops it from growing. In cream form, Nizral Cream 2% w/v 15 g delivers the medicine directly to the skin, where it can act at the site of infection.

Nizral Cream 2% w/v 15 g is the full-strength ketoconazole cream commonly used when a clinician wants a prescription topical antifungal rather than a lower-strength or nonprescription option. Because it is a medicated 2% cream, it is meant for use on diagnosed skin infections and may be chosen when the rash is more persistent, more extensive, or needs a doctor-guided treatment plan.

• Ringworm (tinea corporis)
• Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)
• Jock itch (tinea cruris)
• Cutaneous candidiasis
• Seborrheic dermatitis of the skin

• Wash and dry the affected skin before applying Nizral Cream 2% w/v 15 g.
• Apply a thin layer to the affected area and a small margin of surrounding skin.
• Rub the cream in gently until it is absorbed.
• Use it exactly as often as your doctor tells you, even if the skin looks better sooner.
• Wash your hands after applying, unless the hands are the area being treated.
• Avoid getting the cream in your eyes, mouth, or inside the nose.

Nizral Cream 2% w/v 15 g provides ketoconazole 2% in a topical cream, so the amount used is measured by how much you apply, not by swallowing tablets. How often to use it depends on the infection and your doctor’s directions; there is no standard maximum number of applications per day for every patient, so follow the prescribed schedule exactly. Your clinician decides the duration of treatment and whether this 2% strength is the right choice for your skin condition.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ketoconazole may include:

• Mild skin irritation
• Burning or stinging where applied
• Itching
• Redness
• Dry skin
• Peeling or scaling
• Possible rash at the application site

• Use only on the skin; do not swallow Nizral Cream 2% w/v 15 g.
• Do not apply to eyes, lips, or inside the nose unless a clinician specifically tells you to.
• Tell your doctor if you have very sensitive skin, broken skin, or a history of allergy to ketoconazole or similar antifungals.
• Use caution if treating large areas or if the rash is not improving, because the condition may need reevaluation.
• If the treated area becomes more inflamed, stop using it and contact a clinician.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding should be discussed with a doctor before use.
• This cream is for the diagnosed infection; do not use it for undiagnosed rashes that could need different treatment.

• Other topical medicines applied to the same area may increase irritation.
• Harsh soaps, astringents, and alcohol-based skin products can worsen dryness or burning.
• Topical corticosteroids used on the same rash can change how the infection looks and may delay correct diagnosis.
• Occlusive dressings or tight coverings can increase skin irritation unless your doctor instructs otherwise.

Store Nizral Cream 2% w/v 15 g at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep it away from excessive heat, moisture, and freezing.