Comparing Nizoral Shampoo vs Selsun
| Nizoral Shampoo (ketoconazole) | Selsun (selenium sulfide) |
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| Nizoral Shampoo (ketoconazole) | Selsun (selenium sulfide) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Dandruff. Nizoral Shampoo may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Tinea Versicolor, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Dandruff. Selsun may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about (ketoconazole) | More about (selenium sulfide) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Nizoral Shampoo has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Selsun has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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View all Nizoral Shampoo side effects |
View all Selsun side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
| Lower cost generic approved | Lower cost generic approved | |
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other ketoconazole brands include: Extina, Ketodan, Kuric, Nizoral A-D, Nizoral Topical, Xolegel | Other selenium sulfide brands include: Dandrex, Exsel, Glo-Sel, Head & Shoulders Intensive Treatment, SelRx, Selsun Blue Medicated, Selsun Blue Normal to Oily, Tersi Foam | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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| More Information | ||
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| Professional Resources | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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