Nizral Solution 2% (50 mL)

Nizral Solution 2% (50 mL) is a prescription antifungal medicine containing ketoconazole 2% in each 50 mL bottle. It belongs to the azole antifungal class and is used to treat certain fungal and yeast-related skin conditions. Because it is a solution, it is applied directly to the affected area rather than taken by mouth. Nizral Solution 2% (50 mL) may help clear infections on the skin and reduce symptoms such as itching, redness, and scaling when used as directed.

How it works: Ketoconazole works by stopping fungi and yeast from making ergosterol, a substance they need to build healthy cell membranes. In solution form, Nizral Solution 2% (50 mL) delivers the medicine directly to the skin so it can act at the site of infection.

Nizral Solution 2% (50 mL) is the higher-strength ketoconazole solution commonly chosen when a doctor wants a full prescription-strength topical antifungal. Compared with lower-strength or non-solution forms, this 2% solution is designed for direct skin application and may be preferred for areas that need targeted treatment and easy spreading. A clinician may choose Nizral Solution 2% (50 mL) based on the location, severity, and type of fungal infection.

• Tinea versicolor
• Seborrheic dermatitis related to yeast
• Cutaneous fungal infections as prescribed
• Itching and scaling caused by fungal overgrowth
• Localized skin yeast infections

• Use Nizral Solution 2% (50 mL) only on the skin as prescribed by your doctor.
• Clean and dry the affected area before applying the solution.
• Apply a thin layer or small amount to the infected skin and surrounding area if instructed.
• Wash your hands after applying, unless the hands are the area being treated.
• Avoid getting the solution in your eyes, mouth, nose, or on broken skin unless your doctor tells you to.
• Use it for the full length of treatment even if the skin looks better sooner.

Each bottle of Nizral Solution 2% (50 mL) contains ketoconazole 2% for topical use. How often you apply it depends on the condition being treated and your doctor’s instructions; it is not a fixed once-daily or twice-daily dose for every patient. Your doctor decides the treatment schedule and duration, and you should not use more than prescribed.

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

Common side effects of Ketoconazole may include:

• Skin burning or stinging at the application site
• Itching
• Redness
• Dry skin
• Irritation or peeling
• Mild rash
• Temporary worsening of local sensitivity

• Use only on the skin; do not take Nizral Solution 2% (50 mL) by mouth.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of allergy to ketoconazole or other azole antifungals.
• Do not apply to severely broken, raw, or heavily irritated skin unless instructed.
• Use extra caution if treating a large body area or using other skin products that may irritate.
• If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before use.
• If irritation becomes severe, stop using it and contact a healthcare professional.

• Other topical antifungals used at the same area
• Strongly irritating skin products such as exfoliants or alcohol-heavy preparations
• Topical corticosteroids unless your doctor specifically combines them
• Skin products that can increase dryness or irritation

Store Nizral Solution 2% (50 mL) at room temperature in the original container, tightly closed, and keep it away from excess heat and out of reach of children.