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Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.--
In Canada--
Pyrithione (peer-i-THYE-one) is used to help control the symptoms of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp.
This medicine is available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use of this medicine for your medical condition.
Pyrithione is available in the following dosage forms:
If you are using this medicine without a prescription, carefully read and follow any precautions on the label. For pyrithione, the following should be considered:
Allergies--Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to pyrithione. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as preservatives or dyes.
Pregnancy--Pyrithione has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in humans.
Breast-feeding--Pyrithione has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.
Children--Although there is no specific information comparing use of pyrithione in children with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults.
Older adults--Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults. Although there is no specific information comparing use of pyrithione in the elderly with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
Other medicines--Although certain medicines should not be used
together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together
even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to
change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care
professional if you are using any other topical prescription or nonprescription
(over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine that is to be applied to the same area of
the skin. For best
results, use this medicine at least 2 times a week or as directed by your
doctor. To use:
Proper Use of This Medicine
Keep this medicine away from the eyes . If you should accidentally get some in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water.
Dosing--The dose of pyrithione will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average dose of pyrithione. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so:
Missed dose--If you miss a dose of this medicine, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Storage--To store this medicine:
If your condition does not get better after regular use of this medicine, or if it gets worse, check with your doctor.
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if the following side effect occurs:
Less common or rare
Irritation of skin
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your health care professional.
Revised: 08/13/98
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