NIZORAL ANTI-DANDRUFF vs XOLEGEL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 15, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	NIZORAL ANTI-DANDRUFF	XOLEGEL
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.27 /g	$0.27 /g
Type	OTC	RX
Active ingredient	KETOCONAZOLE	KETOCONAZOLE
Manufacturer	Kramer	Ina Pharms
Dosage forms	Topical	Topical
Drug class	Azole Antifungal	Azole Antifungal
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Blastomycosis, Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Cutaneous Candidiasis	Blastomycosis, Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Cutaneous Candidiasis

nizoral anti-dandruff xolegel

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.27 /g

Type

OTC

Active ingredient

KETOCONAZOLE

Manufacturer

Kramer

Ina Pharms

Dosage forms

Topical

Drug class

Azole Antifungal

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Blastomycosis, Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Cutaneous Candidiasis

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Nizoral Anti-Dandruff or Xolegel?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.27 per gm, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

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

Both Nizoral Anti-Dandruff and Xolegel share the active ingredient Ketoconazole, but Nizoral Anti-Dandruff is sold as OTC and Xolegel as RX.

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.