Generic Nizoral Cream 2%

Common use

Nizoral Cream is an antifungal antibiotic which used used to treat serious fungal or yeast infections, such as candidiasis, blastomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, chromoblastomycosis, or paracoccidioidomycosis. Nizoral kills sensitive fungi by interfering with the formation of the fungal cell membrane. Also Nizoral is used to treat parasitic fungal infections on the skin that cannot be treated with topical medicine or Griseofulvin, or for patients who cannot take Griseofulvin.



Dosage and direction

Nizoral Cream 2% should be administered for topical use once or twice daily on the affected areas.

Note: this instruction presented here just for review. It's very necessary to consult with your doctor before using. It help you to get best results.



Precautions

Liver problems may occur while you are taking this medicine. If you experience one of this symptoms: dark urine; abdominal pain or tenderness; clay-colored stools; nausea and vomiting; decreased appetite; skin rash; fever; headache; itching; loss of appetite; swelling of the feet or lower legs; unusual tiredness or weakness; or yellow eyes or skin call your doctor immediately. Nizoral should not be used during pregnancy, becoming pregnant or lactating without doctor's advice. Do not use this drug before breast-feeding without doctor's permission. Do not use more often than prescribed as your condition may become worse. Avoid drinking more than three alcoholic drinks a day when you use Nizoral cream. Wash your hands after you applied Nizoral Cream unless hands are target areas for treatment.



Contraindications

Nizoral is not allowed to people who are hypersensitive to any components of this medication. Also it is contraindicated to take together with terfenadine, astemizole, triazolam, cisapride. Safety of Nizoral cream use in children has not been confirmed.



Possible side effect

Severe allergic reaction to Nizoral may include: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Also the most possible side effects include: skin irritation, burning, pruritus, stinging or redness when first applied. If such side effects persist or worsen check with your doctor.

If you experience one of them stop using Nizoral and tell your doctor as soon as possible. Also consult with your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual.



Drug interaction

If Nizoral is used as a cream locally it is not expected to show important interactions with other medications. Check with your doctor and inform about all prescribed and over-the-counter medications and herbal products you are using.



Missed dose

If you forgot to take your dose in time, please do it as soon as you remember. But do not take if it is too late or almost time for your next dose. Do not take double or extra doses. Take your usually dose next day in the same regularly time.



Overdose

Symptoms of Nizoral overdose are not known well, but if you experience any unusual symptoms call your doctor immediately. Also in the event of accidental overdosage, supportive measures, including gastric lavage with sodium bicarbonate, should be employed.



Storage

Store at room temperature between 59-77 degrees F (15-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture, kids and pets. Do not use after expiration term.



Disclaimer

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Clinical Verification

Last Clinically Updated: August 15, 2026

Written By

Dr. Elena Vance, PharmD

Clinical Specialist in Neuropharmacology

Fact Checked By

Marcus Thorne, MS

Biomedical Data & FDA Label Verification

Medically Reviewed By

Dr. Arthur Campbell, MD

Board-Certified Psychiatrist (ABPN)