Zinc Pyrithione
Zinc Pyrithione Information

About Zinc Pyrithione

Zinc Pyrithione inhibits the growth of fungi, yeast, mold and bacteria. It is used in as an active ingredient in cosmetics. It is used as an anti-dandruff ingredient in shampoo preparations. Amine N-oxides are active components in body care products such as shampoo, bubble bath, and hand-soap formulations as they are cationic and can act as a mild conditioner in acidic media. In neutral or weak basic media, they are featured as excellent stabilizer and viscosity building provider.

Indications

Zinc Pyrithione is primarily indicated in conditions like Dandruff, Psoriasis, Seborrheic dermatitis, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Pityriasis versicolor.

Contraindication

Zinc Pyrithione is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.

Side Effects

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Zinc Pyrithione are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Rashes, Photosensitivity, Skin irritation.

Warnings

Avoid contact with eyes. Zinc pyrithione may cause dermatitis, if this should occur, treatment should be discontinued.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.