pyrithione zinc (Denorex Everyday Dandruff Shampoo, Head and Shoulders Shampoo, DHS Zinc Shampoo, Head and Shoulders Dry Scalp, Selsun Blue Itchy Dry Scalp, T/Gel Daily Control, Zincon Shampoo)
Classes: Keratolytic Agents
- Dosing and uses of Denorex Everyday Dandruff Shampoo, Head & Shoulders Shampoo (pyrithione zinc)
- Denorex Everyday Dandruff Shampoo, Head & Shoulders Shampoo (pyrithione zinc) adverse (side) effects
- Warnings
- Pregnancy
- Pharmacology of Denorex Everyday Dandruff Shampoo, Head & Shoulders Shampoo (pyrithione zinc)
Dosing and uses of Denorex Everyday Dandruff Shampoo, Head and Shoulders Shampoo (pyrithione zinc)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
shampoo
- 0.25%
- 1%
- 2%
Seborrhea
Apply shampoo to wet hair/scalp, lather, then rinse welL
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
Safety and efficacy not established
Denorex Everyday Dandruff Shampoo, Head and Shoulders Shampoo (pyrithione zinc) adverse (side) effects
Frequency not defined
Stinging/burning of scalp
Desquamation
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Cautions
Topical use only
Avoid contact with eyes
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: unknown
Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Denorex Everyday Dandruff Shampoo, Head and Shoulders Shampoo (pyrithione zinc)
Mechanism of action
Keratolytic agent