Absolutely! In Japan, Ketoconazole products are available but are sometimes sold under different names or as part of combination products. Here's a list of popular and available brands of Ketoconazole shampoo and cream in Japan:
✅ Ketoconazole Cream (2%) – Japan
Prescription-strength creams are available at pharmacies and clinics. These are some known options:
1. Nizoral Cream 2%
- 📌 Brand: Nizoral (by Janssen Pharmaceuticals)
- ✅ Widely prescribed in Japan
- 💊 Contains: Ketoconazole 2%
- 📋 Usually requires a prescription from a dermatologist
- 🏥 Can be found in clinics or requested at pharmacy counters
2. Generic Ketoconazole 2% Cream (ケトコナゾールクリーム)
- Available under the name ケトコナゾールクリーム 2% in pharmacies with prescription
- Manufactured by various Japanese pharmaceutical companies (e.g., Towa, Sawai)
- Ask your pharmacist for: Ketoconazole cream 2% (ケトコナゾールクリーム2%)
✅ Ketoconazole Shampoo (1% or 2%) – Japan
Shampoo is more commonly available over-the-counter (OTC) than cream.
1. Nizoral Shampoo
- 📌 Name in Japan: ニゾラールシャンプー
- 💊 Contains Ketoconazole (usually 1% in OTC, 2% by prescription)
- 🛒 May be available at major pharmacies like Matsumoto Kiyoshi or via Amazon JP
- ✅ Very effective for seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff
2. Medicated Shampoos with Ketoconazole (or similar antifungals)
If Nizoral isn’t available OTC, look for these:
- Keshimin Medicated Scalp Care Shampoo (ケシミン)
- Scalp-D Medical Shampoo by ANGFA
- While not Ketoconazole-based, it’s formulated for seborrheic scalp and dandruff treatment
🛒 Where to Buy in Japan:
- Pharmacies: Matsumoto Kiyoshi, Welcia, Tsuruha, Sugi Pharmacy
- Online:
🔍 Search terms to use:
- ケトコナゾールクリーム 2%
- ニゾラールシャンプー
- 抗真菌 皮膚薬
- 脂漏性皮膚炎 シャンプー
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