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Pyrithione Zinc
Pronunciation
U.S. Brand Names
Generic Available
Pharmacological Index
Use
Usual Dosage
Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions
Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
Dosage Forms

Pronunciation
(peer i THYE one zingk)

U.S. Brand Names
DHS Zinc®[OTC]; Head & Shoulders®[OTC]; Theraplex Z®[OTC]; Zincon® Shampoo [OTC]; ZNP® Bar [OTC]

Generic Available

No


Pharmacological Index

Topical Skin Product


Use

Relieves the itching, irritation and scalp flaking associated with dandruff and/or seborrheal dermatitis of the scalp


Usual Dosage

Shampoo hair twice weekly, wet hair, apply to scalp and massage vigorously, rinse and repeat


Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions

No information available to require special precautions


Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

No effects or complications reported


Dosage Forms

Bar: 2% (119 g)

Shampoo: 1% (120 mL); 2% (120 mL, 180 mL, 240 mL, 360 mL)


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