Drug reference
zinc pyrithione
Antifungal, Epidermal turnover reducer · Anti-seborrheic
Antifungal, Epidermal turnover reducerAnti-seborrheic
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
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not curated
INTERACTIONS
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none in our sources
PREGNANCY
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not curated
Mechanism
Reduces epidermal turnover and inhibits Pityrosporum ovale.
Indications
Dandruff
Dosing
- Adult
- 1% shampoo weekly
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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team