Pharmacotherapeutic group: Antifungal for Topical Use, Imidazole and, triazole derivatives. ATC code: D01AC08.
Pharmacology: Pharmacodynamics: Ketoconazole, a synthetic imidazole dioxolane derivative with potent antifungal activity.
Nizoral Shampoo 2% rapidly relieves scaling and pruritus, which are usually associated with seborrheic dermatitis, pityriasis capitis (dandruff) and pityriasis versicolor.
Pharmacokinetics: Plasma concentrations of ketoconazole were not detectable after topical administration of Nizoral Shampoo 2% on the scalp. Plasma levels were detected after topical administration of Nizoral Shampoo 2% on the whole body.