Pros: Works wonders on persistent flaking of dandruff, leaves hair clean
Cons: Small size bottle for the price. Tingling Side effects. Has strong chemicals.
Bottom line: If you've tried everything and nothing works...this is the one to get. If you haven't tried everything, there are more natural shampoo available with less side effects.
The story: Only after 2 days of use, my dandruff is gone! Head and shoulders took 5 days but also experience tremendous hair loss when using Head and Shoulders. Both leaves my hair a little dry and a weird tingling feeling. I also noticed a lengthy ingredient list with many warnings.
So you know that this is prescription strength that is available over the counter. I will list the Drug facts later.
If you're experience dandruff and nothing works, definitely try this. If you haven't try everything, try more organic shampoo such as
Pura d'or Anti-dandruff: Premium Organic Shampoo (16 fl. oz.) or any other shampoo with Tea tree oil or Zinc ingredients in it (you can probably make your own too). This is not as strong or powerful as Nizoral but it works, is safer and has no side effects.
NIZORAL A-D Ketoconazole Shampoo 1%
Drug Facts
Active ingredients Purpose
Ketoconazole 1%..........................................................................Anti-dandruff shampoo
Uses controls flaking, scaling and itching associated with dandruff
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
on scalp that is broken or inflamed
if you are allergic to ingredients in this product
When using this product
avoid contact with eyes
if product gets into eyes, rinse thoroughly with water
Stop use and ask a doctor if
rash appears
condition worsens or does not improve in 2-4 weeks
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use.
Keep out of the reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center
right away.
Directions
adults and children wet hair thoroughly
12 years and over apply shampoo, generously lather, rinse thoroughly. Repeat
use every 3-4 days for up to 8 weeks or as directed by a doctor.
Then use only as needed to control dandruff
children under 12 years ask a doctor
NIZORAL® A-D (continued)
Other information
store between 35° and 86°F (2° and 30°C)
protect from light protect from freezing
see top panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients acrylic acid polymer (carbomer 1342), butylated hydroxytoluene, cocamide MEA,
FD&C Blue #1, fragrance, glycol distearate, polyquaternium-7, quaternium-15, sodium chloride, sodium
cocoyl sarcosinate, sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid, sodium laureth sulfate, tetrasodium
EDTA, water
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