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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula 2C5H4NOS.Zn
Molecular Weight 317.722
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of PYRITHIONE ZINC

SMILES

[Zn++].[O-][N+]1=CC=CC=C1[S-].[O-][N+]2=CC=CC=C2[S-]

InChI

InChIKey=OTPSWLRZXRHDNX-UHFFFAOYSA-L
InChI=1S/2C5H5NOS.Zn/c2*7-6-4-2-1-3-5(6)8;/h2*1-4,8H;/q;;+2/p-2

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C5H5NOS
Molecular Weight 127.164
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Molecular Formula Zn
Molecular Weight 65.409
Charge 2
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Pyrithione zinc is an antibacterial and antifungal agent developed by scientists in the 1930's. Since then it has been used to treat seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp and other skin conditions such as eczema, athlete's foot, and vitiligo, as well as psoriasis. Because of its antifungal properties, it is commonly found in dandruff shampoo. Products containing pyrithione zinc are available today with and without prescription, and it is the main ingredient in many over-the-counter creams, lotions, soaps, and shampoos. It also has antibacterial properties and is effective against many pathogens from the Streptococcus and Staphylococcus genera. Pyrithione zinc`s other medical applications include treatments of psoriasis, eczema, ringworm, fungus, athletes foot, dry skin, atopic dermatitis, tinea, and vitiligo. Its antifungal effect is thought to derive from its ability to disrupt membrane transport by blocking the proton pump that energizes the transport mechanism.

Approval Year

TargetsConditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Curative
Pyrithione zinc shampoo

Approved Use

Pyrithione zinc shampoo is used for: Treating and preventing itching, flaking, and scaling of the scalp caused by dandruff or seborrhea (oily, crusting, or scaling skin). Pyrithione zinc shampoo is an antiseborrheic. It works by slowing the production of skin cells, which helps to reduce flakiness.

Launch Date

1986
Primary
Unknown

Approved Use

Unknown
Cmax

Cmax

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
0.2 μg/mL
0.5 mg/kg single, oral
dose: 0.5 mg/kg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
PYRITHIONE plasma
Rattus norvegicus
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: FASTED
AUC

AUC

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
27.01 μg × h/mL
0.5 mg/kg single, oral
dose: 0.5 mg/kg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
PYRITHIONE plasma
Rattus norvegicus
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: FASTED
T1/2

T1/2

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
115 h
0.5 mg/kg single, oral
dose: 0.5 mg/kg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
PYRITHIONE plasma
Rattus norvegicus
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: FASTED
Doses

Doses

DosePopulationAdverse events​
1 % 2 times / week multiple, topical
Recommended
Dose: 1 %, 2 times / week
Route: topical
Route: multiple
Dose: 1 %, 2 times / week
Sources: Page: p.436, 438
unhealthy, 17–64
n = 160
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Severe dandruff |Seborrheic dermatitis
Age Group: 17–64
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 160
Sources: Page: p.436, 438
Disc. AE: Erythema...
AEs leading to
discontinuation/dose reduction:
Erythema (1.25%)
Sources: Page: p.436, 438
AEs

AEs

AESignificanceDosePopulation
Erythema 1.25%
Disc. AE
1 % 2 times / week multiple, topical
Recommended
Dose: 1 %, 2 times / week
Route: topical
Route: multiple
Dose: 1 %, 2 times / week
Sources: Page: p.436, 438
unhealthy, 17–64
n = 160
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Severe dandruff |Seborrheic dermatitis
Age Group: 17–64
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 160
Sources: Page: p.436, 438
Overview

Overview

CYP3A4CYP2C9CYP2D6hERG

OverviewOther

Other InhibitorOther SubstrateOther Inducer
Tox targets

Tox targets

TargetModalityActivityMetaboliteClinical evidence
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
Elevated intracellular zinc and altered proton homeostasis in forebrain neurons.
2002
Antimicrobial susceptibility changes and T-OMP shifts in pyrithione-passaged planktonic cultures of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1.
2002
Zinc is involved in the expression of a nuclear-encoded alternative oxidase gene in the yeast Hansenula anomala.
2002 Dec
Experimental tinea unguium model to assess topical antifungal agents using the infected human nail with dermatophyte in vitro.
2002 Dec
The relationship between intracellular free iron and cell injury in cultured neurons, astrocytes, and oligodendrocytes.
2002 Jul 15
Delayed diagnosis of occupational contact dermatitis from sodium pyrithione in a metalworking fluid.
2002 Oct
Intracellular zinc fluxes associated with apoptosis in growth plate chondrocytes.
2003 Apr 1
Intracellular zinc fluctuations modulate protein tyrosine phosphatase activity in insulin/insulin-like growth factor-1 signaling.
2003 Dec 10
Nuclear factor-kappaB inhibitors abolish hypoxic vasoconstriction in sheep-isolated pulmonary arteries.
2003 Jan 1
Effect of Zn2+ ions on ryanodine binding to sarcoplasmic reticulum of striated muscles in the presence of pyrithione.
2004 Dec
Monitoring apoptosis with fluorescent Zn2+-indicators.
2004 Mar 2
Chromatographic behavior of pyrithiones.
2004 Oct 15
Evaluation of metal-conjugated compounds as inhibitors of 3CL protease of SARS-CoV.
2004 Sep 10
Activation of a calcium entry pathway by sodium pyrithione in the bag cell neurons of Aplysia.
2004 Sep 15
Activation of caspase-3 in HL-60 cells treated with pyrithione and zinc.
2005 Apr
S100A9 deficiency alters adenosine-5'-triphosphate induced calcium signalling but does not generally interfere with calcium and zinc homeostasis in murine neutrophils.
2005 Jun
Acute toxicity of pyrithione antifouling biocides and joint toxicity with copper to red sea bream (Pagrus major) and toy shrimp (Heptacarpus futilirostris).
2006 Nov
Automated laser scanning cytometry: a powerful tool for multi-parameter analysis of drug-induced apoptosis.
2007 Feb
Chemical genetics suggests a critical role for lysyl oxidase in zebrafish notochord morphogenesis.
2007 Jan
Zinc homeostasis and immunity.
2007 Jan
Zinc induces cell death in immortalized embryonic hippocampal cells via activation of Akt-GSK-3beta signaling.
2007 Jan 15
Preliminary evaluation of antimicrobial activity of some chemicals on in vitro apple shoots infected by 'Candidatus Phytoplasma mali'.
2008
Exogenous zinc protects cardiac cells from reperfusion injury by targeting mitochondrial permeability transition pore through inactivation of glycogen synthase kinase-3beta.
2008 Sep
Tracing of intracellular zinc(II) fluorescence flux to monitor cell apoptosis by using FluoZin-3AM.
2009 Oct
Pyrithione and 8-hydroxyquinolines transport lead across erythrocyte membranes.
2009 Sep
Activation of the orphan receptor tyrosine kinase ALK by zinc.
2010 Aug 6
Intracellular Zn(2+) Increase in Cardiomyocytes Induces both Electrical and Mechanical Dysfunction in Heart via Endogenous Generation of Reactive Nitrogen Species.
2016 Feb
Patents

Sample Use Guides

Shake well before each use. Wet hair thoroughly. Apply pyrithione zinc shampoo and work into a lather. Rinse thoroughly and repeat. For best results, use pyrithione zinc shampoo at least 2 times per week or as directed by your doctor. Do not use more often than once daily.
Route of Administration: Topical
In Vitro Use Guide
Pyrithione zinc had a reversible inhibitory effect on the growth of BHK 21 cells at 0.1 ug/ml, but had a rapid, irreversible inhibitory effect at 1 ug/ml associated with cell rounding and detachment.
Substance Class Chemical
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Name Type Language
PYRITHIONE ZINC
INN   MART.   ORANGE BOOK   USAN   VANDF   WHO-DD  
USAN   INN  
Official Name English
ZINC PYRITHIONE
HSDB   INCI   JAN   VANDF  
INCI  
Official Name English
ZINC PYRITHONE [VANDF]
Common Name English
ZINC PYRIDINETHIONE
Common Name English
pyrithione zinc [INN]
Common Name English
PYRITHIONE ZINC DERIVATIVE [MI]
Common Name English
SEBULON SHAMPOO
Brand Name English
NSC-290409
Code English
PYRITHIONE ZINC DERIVATIVE
MI  
Common Name English
PYRITHIONE ZINC [MART.]
Common Name English
ZINC PYRITHIONE [JAN]
Common Name English
ZINC PYRITHIONE [VANDF]
Common Name English
PYRITHIONE ZINC [VANDF]
Common Name English
ZINC OMADINE
Common Name English
ZINC-2-PYRIDINETHIONE-1-OXIDE
Systematic Name English
Bis[1-hydroxy-2(1H)-pyridinethionato]zinc
Common Name English
ZINC PYRITHIONE [INCI]
Common Name English
HEAD & SHOULDERS CONDITIONER
Brand Name English
PYRITHIONE ZINC [USAN]
Common Name English
ZINC, BIS(1-(HYDROXY-.KAPPA.O)-2(1H)-PYRIDINETHIONATO-.KAPPA.S2)-, (T-4)-
Systematic Name English
ZINC PYRITHIONE [HSDB]
Common Name English
PYRITHIONE ZINC [ORANGE BOOK]
Common Name English
Pyrithione zinc [WHO-DD]
Common Name English
ZINCPOLYANEMINE
Common Name English
ZINC, BIS(1-HYDROXY-2(1H)-PYRIDINETHIONATO-O,S)-(T-4)-
Common Name English
Classification Tree Code System Code
NCI_THESAURUS C514
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CFR 21 CFR 358.710
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EPA PESTICIDE CODE 88002
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WHO-VATC QD11AX12
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Food Contact Sustance Notif, (FCN No.) FCN NO. 1169
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WHO-ATC D11AX12
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Code System Code Type Description
ECHA (EC/EINECS)
236-671-3
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FDA UNII
R953O2RHZ5
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SMS_ID
100000085496
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NSC
290409
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CAS
13463-41-7
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PUBCHEM
26041
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DAILYMED
R953O2RHZ5
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HSDB
4498
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MERCK INDEX
m9377
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PRIMARY Merck Index
ChEMBL
CHEMBL1356238
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RXCUI
39952
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MESH
C010423
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EVMPD
SUB10172MIG
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INN
2295
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WIKIPEDIA
ZINC PYRITHIONE
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DRUG CENTRAL
4248
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DRUG BANK
DBSALT002737
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CHEBI
32076
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NCI_THESAURUS
C47698
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