Dosing & Uses
Dosage Forms & Strengths
shampoo
- 0.25%
- 1%
- 2%
lotion
- 0.25%
cream
- 0.25%
conditioner
- 0.5%
soap bar
- 2%
Seborrhea
Shampoo: Apply to wet hair/scalp, lather, then rinse well; may follow with conditioner
Bar: May use on body and or scalp; wet area to be applied to; massage in and rinse
Safety and efficacy not established
Adverse Effects
Frequency Not Defined
Stinging/burning of scalp
Desquamation
Irritation of the skin (rare)
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Cautions
Topical use only
Ask a doctor before use if you have a condition that covers a large area of the body
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 out of reach of children; if swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Ask a healthcare professional
Lactation
Ask a healthcare professional
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
Mechanism of Action
Binds to hair and external skin layers; reduces turnover rate of cells; toxicity nonspecific for epidermal cells; cytostatic agent
Images
BRAND | FORM. | UNIT PRICE | PILL IMAGE |
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DHS Zinc for the scalp - | 2 % shampoo | ![]() | |
DHS Zinc for the scalp - | 2 % shampoo | ![]() | |
DHS Zinc for the scalp - | 2 % shampoo | ![]() | |
Dermazinc topical - | 2 % bar | ![]() | |
Selsun Blue (pyrithione zinc) scalp - | 1 % shampoo | ![]() |
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