Zinc Pyrithione

Shampoo · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active Ingredients Zinc Pyrithione 2%

Purpose

Purpose Anti-dandruff, Ant-seborrheic dermatitis

Uses

Uses for relief and to help prevent recurrence of flaking and itching associated with dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.

Warnings

Warnings For external use only. Ask a doctor before use if you have a condition that covers a large area of the body. When using this product avoid contact with 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 out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Ask a doctor before use

Ask a doctor before use if you have a condition that covers a large area of the body.

When using this product

When using this product avoid contact with 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 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.
• shake before use.
• wet hair, massage onto scalp, rinse, repeat if desired.

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients Water/Aqua/Eau, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice,Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauric Acid, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Decyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates Copolymer, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-39, Polyquaternium-6, Coconut Acid, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Polyquaternium-67, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Propanediol, Menthol, Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Root Extract, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Propylene Glycol, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Hydroxide, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Ziziphus Joazeiro Bark Extract, Sodium Polynaphthalenesulfonate, Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Resin Oil, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Linalool, Limonene.

Questions?

Questions? 1-888-212-6855

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Harry's Inc. (revised Dec 8, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Zinc Pyrithione NDC products (2)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
70533-003Pyrithione Zinc 10 mg/mL
Shampoo
Harry's Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
70533-004Pyrithione Zinc 20 mg/2mL
Shampoo
Harry's Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Zinc Pyrithione used for?

Uses for relief and to help prevent recurrence of flaking and itching associated with dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.

Who makes Zinc Pyrithione?

Zinc Pyrithione is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Harry's Inc..