PYRITHIONE ZINC

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Manufactured by Wal-Mart Stores Inc

1,712 FDA adverse event reports analyzed

Last updated: 2026-04-15

About PYRITHIONE ZINC

PYRITHIONE ZINC is a medication tracked in the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), manufactured by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. The most commonly reported adverse reactions for PYRITHIONE ZINC include PRURITUS, DRUG INEFFECTIVE, RASH, DRY SKIN, HEADACHE. This page provides a comprehensive breakdown of reported side effects, safety signals, patient demographics, and AI-powered safety analysis for PYRITHIONE ZINC.

Top Adverse Reactions

PRURITUS88 reports
DRUG INEFFECTIVE72 reports
RASH59 reports
DRY SKIN50 reports
HEADACHE43 reports
PAIN38 reports
SKIN EXFOLIATION36 reports
ERYTHEMA35 reports
DYSPNOEA31 reports
PRODUCT USE ISSUE31 reports
DERMATITIS ATOPIC30 reports
NAUSEA30 reports
ARTHRALGIA29 reports
OFF LABEL USE29 reports
FATIGUE27 reports
INJECTION SITE PAIN24 reports
CONDITION AGGRAVATED22 reports
DIARRHOEA22 reports
PAIN IN EXTREMITY22 reports
PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION22 reports
WEIGHT DECREASED22 reports
ALOPECIA20 reports
DIZZINESS20 reports
ECZEMA20 reports
PSORIASIS20 reports
COUGH19 reports
PERIPHERAL SWELLING19 reports
VOMITING19 reports
WEIGHT INCREASED19 reports
MALAISE18 reports
SKIN FISSURES18 reports
BACK PAIN17 reports
FALL17 reports
INAPPROPRIATE SCHEDULE OF PRODUCT ADMINISTRATION17 reports
PRODUCT DOSE OMISSION ISSUE17 reports
PYREXIA17 reports
ANXIETY16 reports
NECK PAIN16 reports
APPLICATION SITE PAIN15 reports
EYE PRURITUS15 reports
HYPERSENSITIVITY15 reports
ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY14 reports
ARTHRITIS14 reports
BLOOD PRESSURE INCREASED14 reports
CONSTIPATION14 reports
EYE IRRITATION14 reports
URTICARIA14 reports
BLOOD CHOLESTEROL INCREASED13 reports
COVID 1913 reports
INSOMNIA13 reports
SKIN IRRITATION13 reports
SLEEP DISORDER13 reports
ASTHENIA12 reports
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE12 reports
ILLNESS12 reports
PNEUMONIA12 reports
DEPRESSION11 reports
HAEMORRHAGE11 reports
RENAL FAILURE11 reports
SKIN BURNING SENSATION11 reports
THERAPEUTIC RESPONSE DECREASED11 reports
URINARY TRACT INFECTION11 reports
ABDOMINAL PAIN UPPER10 reports
APPLICATION SITE ERYTHEMA10 reports
MUSCLE SPASMS10 reports
PSORIATIC ARTHROPATHY10 reports
ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT9 reports
ABDOMINAL PAIN9 reports
BURNING SENSATION9 reports
CHEST PAIN9 reports
CONTRAINDICATED PRODUCT ADMINISTERED9 reports
DECREASED APPETITE9 reports
DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY9 reports
DRY EYE9 reports
HAIR TEXTURE ABNORMAL9 reports
HYPERTENSION9 reports
INCORRECT DOSE ADMINISTERED9 reports
INJECTION SITE SWELLING9 reports
INTENTIONAL PRODUCT MISUSE9 reports
OCULAR HYPERAEMIA9 reports
PAIN OF SKIN9 reports
RASH ERYTHEMATOUS9 reports
SKIN HAEMORRHAGE9 reports
STRESS9 reports
THERAPEUTIC RESPONSE UNEXPECTED9 reports
THROMBOCYTOPENIA9 reports
TREATMENT FAILURE9 reports
ASTHMA8 reports
DERMATITIS8 reports
EYE SWELLING8 reports
GAIT DISTURBANCE8 reports
GASTROOESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE8 reports
GRIP STRENGTH DECREASED8 reports
ILL DEFINED DISORDER8 reports
LACRIMATION INCREASED8 reports
LIMB DISCOMFORT8 reports
OROPHARYNGEAL PAIN8 reports
SOMNOLENCE8 reports
SWELLING FACE8 reports
VISION BLURRED8 reports

Report Outcomes

Out of 759 classified reports for PYRITHIONE ZINC:

Serious 37.7%Non-Serious 62.3%

The FDA classifies an adverse event as “serious” if it results in death, hospitalization, disability, congenital anomaly, or requires intervention to prevent permanent damage.

Demographics Breakdown

Reports by Sex

Female429 (60.2%)
Male284 (39.8%)

Reports by Age

Age 7115 reports
Age 5713 reports
Age 5813 reports
Age 7413 reports
Age 7012 reports
Age 7612 reports
Age 6211 reports
Age 6811 reports
Age 7510 reports
Age 399 reports
Age 509 reports
Age 639 reports
Age 699 reports
Age 729 reports
Age 739 reports
Age 779 reports
Age 809 reports
Age 448 reports
Age 598 reports
Age 608 reports

Demographics reflect voluntary FDA adverse event reporting patterns and may not represent the full patient population.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many FDA adverse event reports are associated with PYRITHIONE ZINC?

This profile reflects 1,712 FDA FAERS reports that mention PYRITHIONE ZINC. Reporting is voluntary and does not prove that the drug caused any listed event.

Which adverse reactions are most often listed for PYRITHIONE ZINC?

Frequently reported terms in FAERS include PRURITUS, DRUG INEFFECTIVE, RASH, DRY SKIN, HEADACHE, PAIN. Rankings reflect reporting volume in this dataset, not confirmed side effect rates in the general population.

Who manufactures PYRITHIONE ZINC?

Labeling and FAERS entries often list Wal-Mart Stores Inc in connection with PYRITHIONE ZINC. Always verify the specific product and NDC with your pharmacist.

Important Disclaimer: This content is generated by AI analysis of FDA adverse event reports and is provided for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Adverse event reports submitted to the FDA do not prove that a medication caused the reported side effect. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. If you experience a serious side effect, contact your doctor or call 911 immediately.