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Is Zinc Pyrithionone (ZPTO) 8x Shampoo Safe For Dandruff In Child?

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Posted on Fri, 26 Dec 2014
Question: my 2 year baby has bad dandruff issue. I am using 8x zpto shampoo for him. is it safe
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Safe to be used

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

Ketoconazole, Zinc Pyrithionone (ZPTO) 8x shampoo is safe to be used for your 2 year old baby. You need not worry and can use it safely. It is likely to be effective for dandruff.
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Is Zinc Pyrithionone (ZPTO) 8x Shampoo Safe For Dandruff In Child?

Brief Answer: Safe to be used Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. Ketoconazole, Zinc Pyrithionone (ZPTO) 8x shampoo is safe to be used for your 2 year old baby. You need not worry and can use it safely. It is likely to be effective for dandruff.