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Zinc Pyrithione

Latest prescription information about Zinc Pyrithione. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Zinc Pyrithione
Pronunciation : zink PIR-i-THYE-one
Trade Name(s): 
India- Apodruff, At-last, Can-Z, Clinhair, Conaderm, Danclear, Dancure, Emvate, Everzple, Flakefree, fungicide lotion, Kekona, Ketz, Koiz, Ktc, Nazcare, Nazz, Nuforce shampoo. Ocona, Olket, Scalpe, Sebrone, Silkin, Triatop, Triaben-AD, Vdruf, Velkin, Zocon lotion.
International- Dermazinc, Denorex.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is an antifungal and antibacterial agent, used for dandruff either alone or combined with ketaconazole.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 


Hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X
Category A : Adequate and well-controlled human studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).


When it is to be taken : 
1% shampoo: Apply to scalp one to three times daily.
How it should be taken : 
It comes as a shampoo to apply over the scalp.
Special Instruction : 
* For external use only.
* Avoid contact with eyes.
* Caution needed for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
* Do not rinse after applying this shampoo.
Side Effects : 
Severe allergic reactions and skin irritation.
Other Precautions : 
* Not advisable for children age less than 2 years.
Storage Conditions : 
Store it at room temperature and keep away from children.

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