Head and Shoulders Scalp Purify Clarifying Pre-Shampoo

Salicylic Acid · Liquid · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active Ingredient Salicylic Acid 1.8%

Purpose

Purpose Anti-Dandruff

Uses

Uses help prevent recurrence of flaking and itching associated with dandruff

Warnings

Warnings For external use only When using this product avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, 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 this and all 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 the eyes. If contact occurs, 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 this and all out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Directions for best results use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor. for maximum dandruff protection control, use every time you shampoo. use on wet hair before shampooing. Apply directly to scalp, moving front to back. Repeat to cover, massage, let sit for 3 minutes, rinse, then shampoo.

Inactive ingredients

Inactive Ingredients water, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, citric acid, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, fragrance, menthol, butylene glycol, glycerin, polysorbate 20, pentylene glycol, neosetophoma cerealis extract, niacinamide, piroctone olamine

Questions?

Questions (or comments)? 1-800-723-9569

Label text from the FDA structured product label by The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company (revised Sep 2, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Head and Shoulders Scalp Purify Clarifying Pre-Shampoo NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
84126-907Salicylic Acid 1.8 mg/100mL
Liquid
The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing CompanyOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Head and Shoulders Scalp Purify Clarifying Pre-Shampoo used for?

Uses help prevent recurrence of flaking and itching associated with dandruff

Who makes Head and Shoulders Scalp Purify Clarifying Pre-Shampoo?

Head and Shoulders Scalp Purify Clarifying Pre-Shampoo is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company.