Nizoral / Nizorelle

[securespark]

I have used Nizoral shampoo in the past. Recently, I went to buy more. On the shelf was not Nizoral, but Nizorelle.

I looked at the packaging, the active ingredient is the same. But the shampoo is not, nor the other ingredients.

I have looked it up on the mfrs website and even e-mailed them. They have not replied. Has anyone here bought both? Can anyone enlighten me?

Cheers!

Nizoral: http://www.janssen-cilag.co.uk/product/detail.jhtml?itemname=nizorals_info&product=focusprogramme


Nizorelle: not recognised by manfacturer's website, even though their name appears on the packaging.

 

[Stivino]

I think it's the same stuff. It might have a different name for marketing in other countries, or be made by another manufacturer.

 

[LastMagicBean]

Nothing to get into a lather about.........

 

[lifesagasman]

one for male, one for female. nizorit for inbetweenies

 

[Nige F]

and Koshernizor for " those sensitve areas"

 

[lifesagasman]

and 'something'tisor 'for the weekend'

 

[securespark]

I know there are many thousands here keenly awaiting a reply from J&J, so for you, here it is:

To: [email protected]

Subject: Johnson & Johnson Ltd Enquiry

Our Ref: SD-100408-10-1372E-Letter

Date: 8 April 2010

Dear Mr Abbott

I refer to your recent enquiry regarding Nizorelle® (ketoconazole) and Nizoral® (ketoconazole). I understand that after using Nizorelle you noticed that it was not the same as Nizoral. You asked the difference between the two products, if you are using the correct product and if you can use both products. I hope the following information is useful.

I can confirm that Nizorelle is available on the market for dandruff control. Nizoral is available on the market for the treatment and prevention of dandruff. They differ in the way in which they can be purchased and the amount of active ingredient contained in the shampoos.

Nizorelle is a cosmetic product and is available to purchase from supermarket shelves or pharmacies and contains 1% ketoconazole1 as the active ingredient.

Nizoral is available as a shampoo, an ‘anti-dandruff’ shampoo and a ‘dandruff’ shampoo. All three products contain 2% ketoconazole as the active ingredient. Nizoral Shampoo is a Prescription Only Product (POM) and is only available to patients who are prescribed the product2. Nizoral anti-dandruff shampoo is available to purchase from supermarkets and pharmacies and is available in a 60ml bottle3. Nizoral dandruff shampoo is only available to purchase from pharmacies as a 100ml bottle and requires a pharmacist to be present to sell this product4.

For you information Nizorelle and Nizoral shampoos contain different inactive ingredients.

Nizorelle dandruff control shampoo1 contains:

Aqua, sodium laureth sulphate, cocamide MEA, sodium cocoyl sarcosinate, glycol distearate, plyquaternium-7, carbomer, tetrasodium EDTA, parfum, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, BHT, quaternium-15 and Cl 42051.

The packaging for Nizorelle dandruff control shampoo1 states.

“Local irritation may occur in rare cases. If this continues, stop using the shampoo. Do not use if you have a known sensitivity to any ingredient in this shampoo.”

Nizoral Shampoo, Nizoral anti-dandruff shampoo and Nizoral dandruff shampoo contain2-4:

sodium lauryl ether sulphate, disodium monolauryl ether sulphosuccinate, coconut fatty acid diethanolamide, laurdimonium hydrolysed animal collagen, macrogol 120 methyl glucose dioleate, sodium chloride, concentrated hydrochloric acid, imidurea, sodium hydroxide, erythrosine sodium (E127) and purified water.

In this instance, if you have any further concerns, I would suggest that you discuss these with your doctor or pharmacist. As you will appreciate, your doctor or pharmacist is best placed to provide you with advice regarding the suitability of a particular product. They will also have access to information on all products available on the market and your doctor will have details of your medical history.

Finally, as you stated the Nizorelle dandruff control shampoo was not the same your details of have been forwarded to our Drug Safety department who may wish to contact you for further information

Please note that this information refers to the UK only. If you live outside the UK, we would suggest that you contact your regional Johnson & Johnson Ltd office or alternatively discuss this matter with a Health Care Professional such as a doctor or pharmacist.

I hope this is helpful and thank you for contacting us regarding this matter.

Yours sincerely
Johnson & Johnson Ltd



Sarah Dixon BSc (Hons)
Medical Information Officer
Professional Information Ltd
on behalf of Johnson & Johnson Ltd


References:

1. Nizorelle dandruff control shampoo packaging
2. Nizoral 2% Shampoo Summary of Product Characteristics (February 2010)
3. Nizoral anti-dandruff shampoo Patient Information Leaflet (November 2008)
4. Nizoral dandruff shampoo Patient Information Leaflet (November 2008)

 

[Infidel]

Truly enlightening

For you information Nizorelle and Nizoral shampoos contain different inactive ingredients.

Why are they in there if their inactive ?

Get some carbolic soap like my mum used to.

 

[Deluks]

A lot of folk think they have dandruff when they merely have dry scalp.

http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/fashion/article439227.ece

Oilatum is quite good.

 

[JOHNBOY42]

Secure, thanks for getting back to us with a reply I have been worried and havent slept at all since you posted this on monday .....