Head and Shoulders Shampoo: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Head and Shoulders Shampoo
| Generic name | Pyrithione zinc topical (Classic line); Selenium sulfide (Clinical Strength line) |
|---|---|
| Drug class | miscellaneous topical agents |
| Forms | Topical shampoo, Topical cream, Topical soap, Topical solution, Topical spray |
Head & Shoulders is an over-the-counter anti-dandruff shampoo. It contains pyrithione zinc or selenium sulfide as active ingredients, depending on the product line, to help treat dandruff and related scalp flaking and itching.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.