LOTRIMIN vs NIZORAL ANTI-DANDRUFF

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	LOTRIMIN	NIZORAL ANTI-DANDRUFF
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.21 /mL	$0.27 /g
Type	RX	OTC
Active ingredient	CLOTRIMAZOLE	KETOCONAZOLE
Manufacturer	Schering Plough	Kramer
Dosage forms	Topical	Topical
Drug class	Azole Antifungal	Azole Antifungal
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Cutaneous Candidiasis, Oral Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal Candidiasis	Blastomycosis, Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Cutaneous Candidiasis

lotrimin nizoral anti-dandruff

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.21 /mL

$0.27 /g

Type

OTC

Active ingredient

CLOTRIMAZOLE

KETOCONAZOLE

Manufacturer

Schering Plough

Kramer

Dosage forms

Topical

Drug class

Azole Antifungal

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Cutaneous Candidiasis, Oral Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

Blastomycosis, Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Cutaneous Candidiasis

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Lotrimin and Nizoral Anti-Dandruff?

Lotrimin contains Clotrimazole, while Nizoral Anti-Dandruff contains Ketoconazole — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.