Is Pyrithione Zinc safe during pregnancy?
Common dandruff shampoo ingredient. No pregnancy or breastfeeding studies were found; rinse-off use means low exposure.
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EvidenceLimited
What the sources say
Pyrithione zinc is used in rinse-off dandruff shampoos, and exposure studies show consumer exposure from rinse-off products is low. However, no pregnancy or breastfeeding studies or guidance were found, so ask your clinician. Ketoconazole shampoo has more pregnancy guidance (NHS says it can be used).
Common alternatives
Also listed as
zinc omadine, zinc pyrithione, zpt
Sources
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.