Zinc pyrithione

---

Where is Zinc pyrithione found?

Zinc pyrithione is an antibacterial and antifungal agent. It is found in dandruff shampoo and cosmetic products for the treatment of skin problems.

How can you avoid contact with Zinc pyrithione?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• 2(1H)-Pyridinethione, 1-hydroxy-, zinc complex
• 2-Mercaptopyridine 1-oxide zinc salt
• 2-Pyridinethiol-1-oxide, zinc salt
• AI3-62421
• BC-J
• Biocut ZP
• Bis(1-hydroxy-2(1H)-pyridinethionato)zinc
• Bis(2-pyridinethiol-1-oxide)zinc
• Bis(2-pyridylthio)zinc 1,1'-dioxide
• Breck One Dandruff Shampoo
• CCRIS 4894
• Caswell No. 923
• EINECS 236-671-3
• EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 088002
• Evafine P 50
• FSB 8332
• Finecide ZPT
• HSDB 4498
• Head & Shoulders Conditioner
• Head and Shoulders
• Hokucide ZPT
• NSC 290409
• Niccanon SKT
• OM-1563
• Omadine Zinc
• Piritionato cincico
• Piritionato cincico [INN-Spanish]
• Pyrithione zinc
• Pyrithione zincique
• Pyrithione zincique [INN-French]
• Pyrithionum zincicum
• Pyrithionum zincicum [INN-Latin]
• Sebulon Shampoo
• Tomicide Z 50
• Tomicide ZPT 50
• Top Brass
• Vancide P
• Vancide ZP
• Wella Crisan
• ZNP Bar
• ZPT
• Zinc – pyrion
• Zinc 1-hydroxy-2-pyridinethione
• Zinc 2-mercaptopyridine N-oxide
• Zinc Omadine
• Zinc PT
• Zinc pyrethion
• Zinc pyridine-2-thiol 1-oxide
• Zinc pyridine-2-thiol-1-oxide
• Zinc pyridinethione
• Zinc pyrithione
• Zinc, bis(1-hydroxy-2(1H)-pyridinethionato)-
• Zinc, bis(2-pyridinylthio)-, N,N'-dioxide
• Zinc, bis(2-pyridylthio)-, 1,1'-dioxide
• Zinc, bis(2-pyridylthio)-, N,N'-dioxide
• Zinci pyrithionum
• Zincon Dandruff Shampoo
• Zincpolyanemine
• Zn – pyrion
• ZnPT

What are some products that may contain Zinc pyrithione?

A clinician's point of view.

Additional resources and links for Zinc pyrithione.

To submit resources or links, please fill out the submission form at the top of this page.

For additional information about products that might contain Zinc pyrithione, visit the Consumer Product Information Database. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.