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Lowest-cost ketoconazole

Nizoral A-D Anti-Dandruff Shampoo review

An over-the-counter dandruff drug with ketoconazole 1% as its declared active ingredient, in a sulfate cleanser.

Kramer Laboratories
Lowest-cost ketoconazole

Nizoral A-D

Maker
Kramer Laboratories
Size
7 oz
Typical price
$15.88 · $2.27/oz
Key ingredients
1 of 5
  • Ketoconazole 1% as the declared active, for dandruff
  • Uses a sulfate cleanser
  • Labeled for use twice a week

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Key ingredients

Ketoconazole. Full ingredient highlights: Ketoconazole 1%.

SulfatesContains
Size7 oz
Typical price$15.88
Price per ounce$2.27
Key ingredients1 of 5

How to use it

Follow the drug facts label; it is labeled for twice-weekly use for dandruff.

Our verdict

The cheapest way to get ketoconazole, but it is a single-ingredient product in a sulfate base. People who want saw palmetto and caffeine in the same wash end up buying a second shampoo.

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Our pick instead

Regenepure DR Hair & Scalp Treatment Shampoo
Top pick Best overall

Regenepure DR

Maker
Regenepure
Size
8 oz
Typical price
$35.00 · $4.38/oz
Key ingredients
4 of 5
  • Ketoconazole with saw palmetto, caffeine, emu oil, niacin and vitamin B6
  • No sulfates or parabens
  • Recommended and dispensed by hair transplant surgeons and dermatologists for post-op care
  • Pairs with Regenepure NT on alternate days

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