NIZORAL ANTI-DANDRUFF vs SPORANOX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 6, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	NIZORAL ANTI-DANDRUFF	SPORANOX
Rating	70/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.26 /g	$0.85 /mL
Type	OTC	RX
Active ingredient	KETOCONAZOLE	ITRACONAZOLE
Manufacturer	Kramer	Janssen Pharms
Dosage forms	Topical	Capsule
Drug class	Azole Antifungal	Azole Antifungal
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	Terminal (elimination) half-life is about 16 to 28 hours after a single dose, rising to roughly 34 to 42 hours with repeated (steady-state) dosing.
Treats	Blastomycosis, Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Cutaneous Candidiasis	Aspergillosis, Blastomycosis, Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis

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Rating

70/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.26 /g

$0.85 /mL

Type

OTC

Active ingredient

KETOCONAZOLE

ITRACONAZOLE

Manufacturer

Kramer

Janssen Pharms

Dosage forms

Topical

Capsule

Drug class

Azole Antifungal

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

Terminal (elimination) half-life is about 16 to 28 hours after a single dose, rising to roughly 34 to 42 hours with repeated (steady-state) dosing.

Treats

Blastomycosis, Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Cutaneous Candidiasis

Aspergillosis, Blastomycosis, Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Nizoral Anti-Dandruff or Sporanox?

By our independent rating, Sporanox scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Nizoral Anti-Dandruff. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

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

Nizoral Anti-Dandruff contains Ketoconazole, while Sporanox contains Itraconazole — 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.