Pyrithione : How to Use - 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

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 Pyrithione *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

For best results, use this drug at least 2 times a week or as directed by your family doctor.

To use:

Before applying this shampoo, wet the hair and scalp with lukewarm water.
Apply enough shampoo to the scalp to work up a lather and rub in well, then rinse.
Apply the shampoo again and rinse thoroughly.

Keep this drug away from the eyes . If you must accidentally get some in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water.

Dosage

The dose of pyrithione will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average dose of pyrithione If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so:

For bar dosage form:
- For dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis:
  - Adults and children Apply to the effected skin of body, face, or scalp once a day at least two times a week. Lather, massage into effected area, rinse and repeat.

For cream dosage forms:
- For dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis:
  - Adults and children Apply one to three times a day to effected skin on the body, face, or scalp or as directed by the family doctor.
  - For Brylcreem Antidandruff Adults: Apply to scalp once a day after shampooing and toweling hair dry. Massage into scalp for one minute.
  - Children Use and dose must be determined by the family doctor.

For lotion dosage form:
- For dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis:
  - For DermaZinc Scalp : Adults Apply to scalp one to three times a day or as directed by the family doctor.
  - For DermaZinc Spray : Adults Apply one spray to effected skin of body, face, or scalp one to three times a day or as directed by the family doctor. Medicine must cover a three-inch-square area. Treatment must continue for one week after symptoms lessen.
  - For DermaZinc Baby : Children Apply to effected skin of face, body, or scalp one to four times a day or as directed by the family doctor.

For lotion shampoo dosage forms:
- For dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis:
  - 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 using every day. Apply to wet hair and leave on the scalp for few minutes or massage into scalp vigorously before rinsing.
  - Children up to 2 years of age Use and dose must be determined by the family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, 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 drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Keep the drug from freezing.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.