Dosing & Uses
AdultPediatric
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
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Adverse Effects
Frequency Not Defined
Stinging/burning of scalp
Desquamation
Irritation of the skin (rare)
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Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Cautions
Topical use only
Avoid contact with eyes
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Pregnancy & 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.Previous
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Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
Binds to hair and external skin layers; reduces turnover rate of cells; toxicity nonspecific for epidermal cells; cytostatic agent
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