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Pyrithione zinc topical Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: Aveeno Nourish + Dandruff Control, Beta Med, DHS Zinc, DermaZinc Shampoo, Dermazinc, Head & Shoulders, Head & Shoulders Dry Scalp, Head & Shoulders Men Advanced, Head & Shoulders Old Spice, Neutrogena T/Gel Daily Control, Pert Shampoo and Conditioner, Sebulon, Selsun Blue Conditioner, Selsun Blue Full & Thick, Selsun Blue Itchy Dry Scalp, Selsun Blue Sensitive Scalp, Theraplex Z, Vanicream Z-Bar, ZNP Bar, ZNP Shampoo, Zincon

Pyrithione zinc topical Pregnancy Warnings

Pyrithione zinc topical has not been formally assigned to a pregnancy category by the FDA. Animal studies have not been conducted. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Pyrithione zinc topical should only be given during pregnancy when benefits outweigh risks.

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Pyrithione zinc topical Breastfeeding Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of pyrithione zinc topical into human milk.

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References for pregnancy information

  1. Product Information. Head and Shoulders (pyrithione zinc topical). Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals. PROD.
  2. Product Information. Head and Shoulders Dry Scalp (pyrithione zinc topical). Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals. PROD.

References for breastfeeding information

  1. Product Information. Head and Shoulders (pyrithione zinc topical). Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals. PROD.
  2. Product Information. Head and Shoulders Dry Scalp (pyrithione zinc topical). Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals. PROD.

Further information

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