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What Is The Difference Between Nizral And Nizoral?

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Posted on Fri, 21 Feb 2014
Question: Hello doctor I had dandruff problems before and i asked a doctor and he recommended nizral with 2% kentaz.... and so i bought it. After using it dandruff is completely removed. But after 1 week i noted that i bought nizoral with 1% XXXXXXX ... So i want to know the difference between nizral(2% XXXXXXX ..) and nizoral(1% XXXXXXX ...) . Which is mor effective and is ther any side effects
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Concentration difference Detailed Answer: Hello 1 % and 2 % is the concentration of the active drug that is ketoconazole in the shampoo or lotion. Definitely 2 % is more effective because of high concentration of drug but it has more side effects when compared to 1 %. The common side effects are dryness and itching of scalp. The general protocol followed is to prescribe 2% in cases of severe dandruff followed by 1 % when dandruff is under control. You can use the 1 % and see if it helps you. If you dont get relief you may go back to 2 %. let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you
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What Is The Difference Between Nizral And Nizoral?

Brief Answer: Concentration difference Detailed Answer: Hello 1 % and 2 % is the concentration of the active drug that is ketoconazole in the shampoo or lotion. Definitely 2 % is more effective because of high concentration of drug but it has more side effects when compared to 1 %. The common side effects are dryness and itching of scalp. The general protocol followed is to prescribe 2% in cases of severe dandruff followed by 1 % when dandruff is under control. You can use the 1 % and see if it helps you. If you dont get relief you may go back to 2 %. let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you