Ciclopirox + D-Panthenol + Zinc pyrithione

Information about Ciclopirox + D-Panthenol + Zinc pyrithione

Ciclopirox + d-panthenol + zinc pyrithione uses

Ciclopirox+D-Panthenol+Zinc pyrithione is used in the treatment of dandruff.

How ciclopirox + d-panthenol + zinc pyrithione works

This is a combination of three medicines: Ciclopirox and D-Panthenol which treat dandruff. Ciclopirox and Zinc pyrithione are antifungal medicines. They work by stopping the growth of fungi that cause dandruff by preventing them from forming their own protective covering. D-Panthenol is a form of vitamin B which lubricates the hair shaft giving it a shiny appearance.

Common side effects of ciclopirox + d-panthenol + zinc pyrithione

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

Available Medicine for Ciclopirox + D-Panthenol + Zinc pyrithione

    Expert advice for Ciclopirox + D-Panthenol + Zinc pyrithione

    • Ciclopirox + D-Panthenol + Zinc pyrithione is used for the treatment and prevention of dandruff.
    • Leave the shampoo on for three to five minutes before rinsing.
    • Take care to avoid getting it in your eyes. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
    • Stop using Ciclopirox + D-Panthenol + Zinc pyrithione and inform your doctor if you notice any irritation, or any other skin infection
    • Your usual shampoo can be used as necessary between treatment with this medicine.


    Content on this page was last updated on 07 April, 2020, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)