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Brand Name :
DHS zinc shampoo, Selsun blue itchy dry scalp,zincon shampoo, Denorex everyday dandruff shampoo
Synonyms :
Pyridinethiol N-oxide
Class :
Keratolytic agents
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Shampoo
0.25%
1%
2%
Cream
0.25%
Lotion
0.25%
Soap bar
0.25%
Conditioner
0.25%
Shampoo: Apply on wet scalp/hair, and rinse well
Bar: Can be used on the scalp and body
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Safety and efficacy not established
Refer adult dosing
Frequency defined:
Irritation of the skin
Burning of scalp
desquamation
Pregnancy consideration: C
Lactation: Excretion in human breast milk is unknown
Pregnancy category:
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: pyrithione zinc
Pronounced: PIR-i-THYE-one
Why do we use pyrithione zinc?
It is used to treat seborrhea(dandruff)