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Pharmaranks rates Head & Shoulders Conditioner 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Head & Shoulders Conditioner (Pyrithione Zinc) is a medication supplied as a lotion.

Pyrithione Zinc · by Warner Chilcott

70/100Limited · 1 source

Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate
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Key facts

Active ingredient
Pyrithione Zinc
Form
Topical
Strength
Pyrithione Zinc 0.3%
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
Manufacturer
Warner Chilcott
FDA application
NDA019412
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

Dosage forms

Topical

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

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Frequently asked questions

How is Head & Shoulders Conditioner rated?
pharmaranks gives Head & Shoulders Conditioner a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
Is there a coupon or discount for Head & Shoulders Conditioner?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Head & Shoulders Conditioner. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
Who makes Head & Shoulders Conditioner?
Head & Shoulders Conditioner is marketed by Warner Chilcott. You can see Warner Chilcott's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Head & Shoulders Conditioner a brand-name or generic drug?
Head & Shoulders Conditioner is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Pyrithione Zinc.
Is Head & Shoulders Conditioner available over the counter?
No. Head & Shoulders Conditioner is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
What forms does Head & Shoulders Conditioner come in?
Head & Shoulders Conditioner is currently marketed as topical, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
Is Head & Shoulders Conditioner FDA-registered?
Head & Shoulders Conditioner is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA019412. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Head & Shoulders Conditioner been recalled by the FDA?
Head & Shoulders Conditioner has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
Is Head & Shoulders Conditioner safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Head & Shoulders Conditioner a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.

Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.

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