Nizoral A-D Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Nizoral A-D may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Nizoral A-D - for the Consumer

Nizoral A-D Shampoo

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Nizoral A-D Shampoo:

Itching; mild irritation or stinging; oiliness and dryness of hair and scalp.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); increased or abnormal hair loss; reddening, blistering, peeling, itching, or burning of your skin.

Side Effects by Body System

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects associated with ketoconazole shampoo have included abnormal hair texture, oily hair texture, increased hair loss, scalp pustules, itching, and mild dryness of the scalp. Ketoconazole topical cream has been associated with severe irritation, pruritus, and stinging.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity reactions associated with excipients in the cream have included contact dermatitis. A painful allergic reaction (unspecified) to ketoconazole cream has also been reported.

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