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Pyrithione

Uses fights recurrence of the symptoms of dandruff.

Medication guideLabel updated 2025-12-31

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Drug facts

Used for
Uses fights recurrence of the symptoms of dandruff.
How to take it
  • for best results use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor.
  • shake before use, wet hair, massage onto scalp, rinse, repeat if desired.

What it is used for

fights recurrence of the symptoms of dandruff.

What it does

Anti-dandruff

How to take it

  • for best results use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor.
  • shake before use, wet hair, massage onto scalp, rinse, repeat if desired.

Active ingredient

Pyrithione zinc 1%

More about this medicine

When using this product

  • avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • condition worsens or does not improve after regular use of this product as directed.

Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Pyrithione; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/pyrithione

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 2). Pyrithione. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/pyrithione

AMA 11th

Pyrithione. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/pyrithione

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