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Zinc pyrithione
Uses: Controls dandruff, flaking, and itching Helps relieve symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis Clears scalp buildup and supports healthy scalp environment
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- Uses: Controls dandruff, flaking, and itching Helps relieve symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis Clears scalp buildup and supports healthy scalp environment
More about this medicine
Zinc Pyrithione 1%
Anti-Dandruff
For the relief of the symptoms of dandruff.
For external use only.
Do not use on wounds or damaged skin or on a child under 12 years of age unless directed by a physician.
Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.
Conditions worsens or does not improve after regular use of this product as directed.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center right away.
Apply a small amount quantity of the product into hair and massage the scalp. Rinse thoroughly with enough water, repeat if needed.
For best results, use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor.
Cite this page
- NLM
sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Zinc pyrithione; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/zinc-pyrithione
- APA 7th
sofidex. (2026, August 2). Zinc pyrithione. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/zinc-pyrithione
- AMA 11th
Zinc pyrithione. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/zinc-pyrithione
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