Balancing

Pyrithione Zinc · Shampoo · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active Ingredient Zinc Pyrithione 1.0%

Purpose

Purpose Anti-Dandruff, Anti-seborrheic dermatitis

Uses

Uses For the relief of symptoms from scalp itch, irritation, flaking and redness associated with dandruff.

Warnings

For external use only When using this product avoid contact with eyes. If contact offurs rinse eyes thoroughly with water. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or does not improve after regular use of this product as directed. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

When using this product

When using this product avoid contact with eyes. If contact offurs rinse eyes thoroughly with water.

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or does not improve after regular use of this product as directed.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Directions Apply to wet hair and scalp. Massage to lather and let sit for 2-3 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if desired. For best results, use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor. For maximum dandruff control, use every time you shampoo

Inactive ingredients

Inactive Ingredients Aqua (Water, Eau), Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Acrylates Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Stearyl Alcohol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Mentha Citrata Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Vanillin, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Squalane, Caprylyl Glycol, Yeast Ferment Extract, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Sodium Isethionate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Octenidine HCl, Sodium Polynaphthalenesulfonate, Xanthan Gum, Hexamidine Diisethionate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coconut Alcohol, Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Root Extract, Arginine, Glycolic Acid, Polyquaternium-73, Pentylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Linalool

Questions?

Questions 1-877-No-Flake (1-877-663-5253)

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Zero Flakes Given, Inc. (revised Apr 16, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Balancing NDC products (2)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
73528-100Pyrithione Zinc 1 g/100mL
Shampoo
Zero Flakes Given, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
73528-110Pyrithione Zinc 1 g/100mL
Shampoo
Zero Flakes Given, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Balancing used for?

Uses For the relief of symptoms from scalp itch, irritation, flaking and redness associated with dandruff.

Who makes Balancing?

Balancing is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Zero Flakes Given, Inc..