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.

Brands
FONGITAR
Adult Dose
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin. . The Molecular Weight of Zinc Pyrithione is 317.70.
Contraindications
Zinc Pyrithione is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.
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.
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.
Interactions
Zinc Pyrithione is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementSodium CalciumedetateConcurrent use may decrease the effectiveness of edetate calcium disodium and zinc supplements due to chelation.Zinc supplement therapy should be withheld until edetate calcium disodium therapy is completed. These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Interfrence
Risks
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.
Storage
Warnings
Avoid contact with eyes. Zinc pyrithione may cause dermatitis, if this should occur, treatment should be discontinued.
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