Comparing Nizoral vs Selsun Blue
Nizoral | Selsun Blue |
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Nizoral (ketoconazole) | Selsun Blue (selenium sulfide) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Coccidioidomycosis, Chromomycosis, Blastomycosis, Histoplasmosis, Paracoccidioidomycosis. Nizoral may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Tinea Versicolor, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Dandruff. Selsun Blue may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Nizoral (ketoconazole) | More about Selsun Blue (selenium sulfide) | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Nizoral has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Selsun Blue has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 7 ratings on Drugs.com. 29% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
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Drug Class | ||
Side Effects | ||
See also: Nizoral side effects in more detail. |
See also: Selsun Blue side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||
N/A |
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. |
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Dosage Forms Available | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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Brand Names | ||
N/A |
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 The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||
4.6 hours |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
A total of 824 drugs are known to interact with Nizoral:
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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. |
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Disease Interactions | ||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||
June 12, 1981 |
N/A |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | ||
Patient resources | ||
Professional Resources | ||
N/A |
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Related Treatment Guide | ||
** 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.
Further information
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