Pyrithione (Topical)
Brand Names : Denorex Advanced Formula, DermaZinc Baby, DermaZinc Cream, DermaZinc Scalp, DermaZinc Shampoo, DermaZinc Soap, DermaZinc Spray, DHS Zinc, Head & Shoulders Dandruff Shampoo (Fine or Oily Hair), Head & Shoulders Dandruff Shampoo (Normal Hair), Head & Shoulders Dandruff Shampoo Plus Conditioner 2 in 1 (Fine or Oily Hair, Head & Shoulders Dry Scalp (Normal or Dry Hair), Pert Plus Dandruff Control (Complete Dandruff Shampoo Plus Conditioner In One) (Extra Body for Fine or Oily Hair), Pert Plus Dandruff Control (Complete Dandruff Shampoo Plus Conditioner in One) (Normal or Dry Hair), Sebulon, Theraplex Z, XSeb, XSeb Plus, Zincon, ZNP Bar, Brylcreem Antidandruff, dan-gard, Head & Shoulders Dandruff Shampoo Plus Conditioner 2 in 1 (Fine or Oily Hair), Pret Plus Dandruff Control (Complete Dandruff Shampoo Plus Conditioner In One) (Extra Body for Fine or Oily Hair), Pret Plus Dandruff Control (Complete Dandruff Shampoo Plus Conditioner in One) (Normal or Dry Hair), ZNP Shampoo, Z-Plus
Proper Use of This MedicineFor best
results, use this medicine at least 2 times a week or as directed by your
doctor.
To use:
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Before applying this shampoo, wet the hair and scalp with lukewarm
water.
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Apply enough shampoo to the scalp to work up a lather and rub in
well, then rinse.
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Apply the shampoo again and rinse thoroughly.
Keep this medicine away from the eyes
. If you
should accidentally get some in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water.
Dosing - The dose of pyrithione will be different for
different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the
directions on the label
. The following information includes only the
average dose of pyrithione. If your dose is different,
do not change it
unless your doctor tells you to do so:
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For bar
dosage form:
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For dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis:
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Adults and children - Apply to the affected skin of body, face,
or scalp once a day at least two times a week. Lather, massage into affected
area, rinse, and repeat.
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For cream
dosage forms:
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For dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis:
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Adults and children - Apply one to three times a day to affected
skin on the body, face, or scalp or as directed by the doctor.
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For Brylcreem Antidandruff
- Adults:
Apply to scalp once a day after shampooing and toweling hair dry. Massage
into scalp for one minute.
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Children - Use and dose must be determined by the doctor.
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For lotion
dosage form:
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For dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis:
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For DermaZinc Scalp
: Adults - Apply
to scalp one to three times a day or as directed by the doctor.
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For DermaZinc Spray
: Adults - Apply
one spray to affected skin of body, face, or scalp one to three times a day
or as directed by the doctor. Medicine should cover a three-inch-square area.
Treatment should continue for one week after symptoms lessen.
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For DermaZinc Baby
: Children - Apply
to affected skin of face, body, or scalp one to four times a day or as directed
by the doctor.
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For lotion shampoo
dosage forms:
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For dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis:
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Adults and children up to 2 years of age - Use once a day as
a shampoo on the scalp at least two times a week; however, may be used every
day. Apply to wet hair and leave on the scalp for several minutes or massage
into scalp vigorously before rinsing.
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Children up to 2 years of age - Use and dose must be determined
by the doctor.
Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, use it as
soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the
missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Storage - To store this medicine:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Keep the medicine from freezing.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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