Comparing Head & Shoulders vs Nizoral Shampoo
| Head & Shoulders (pyrithione zinc) | Nizoral Shampoo (ketoconazole) |
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| Head & Shoulders (pyrithione zinc) | Nizoral Shampoo (ketoconazole) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Seborrheic Dermatitis, Dandruff. Head & Shoulders may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Dandruff. Nizoral Shampoo may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| 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. |
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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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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic approved | |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other pyrithione zinc brands include: Aveeno Nourish + Dandruff Control, Beta Med, Dermazinc, DermaZinc Shampoo, DHS Zinc, Head & Shoulders Dry Scalp, Head & Shoulders Men Advanced, Head & Shoulders Old Spice, Neutrogena T/Gel Daily Control, Pert Shampoo and Conditioner, Selsun Blue Conditioner, Selsun Blue Full & Thick, Selsun Blue Itchy Dry Scalp, Selsun Blue Sensitive Scalp, Theraplex Z, Vanicream Z-Bar, Zincon, ZNP Bar View more | Other ketoconazole brands include: Extina, Ketodan, Kuric, Nizoral A-D, Nizoral Topical, Xolegel | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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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 N
Not classified
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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N/A |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
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| More Information | ||
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| Professional Resources | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
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