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DANDRX ANTI-DANDRUFF Zinc Pyrithione 2 g/100mL Shampoo, 237 mL — NDC 85521-0002-08 package photo

DANDRX ANTI-DANDRUFF Zinc Pyrithione 2 g/100mL Shampoo, 237 mL

by dandRX LLC · 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE (85521-002-08)
NDC 85521-0002-08
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 85521-002-08 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 85521-002-08
Product NDC 85521-002
11-digit billing NDC 85521000208
RxCUI 244458
UNII R953O2RHZ5
UPC 0199284896673
Application # M032
SPL Set ID 399fb507-2263-962f-e063-6394a90ae9a8
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2025-07-30
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form SHAMPOO
Substance PYRITHIONE ZINC
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 85521-002-08 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 85521-0002-08. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Other dermatologicals class.

Drug family (ATC) Other dermatologicals
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerdandRX LLC
FDA applicationM032 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code85521
First marketedJul 2025
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio2 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

🧪 What is this product?

DANDRX Anti-Dandruff is a topical shampoo containing pyrithione zinc 2 percent, marketed as an over-the-counter monograph drug. Pyrithione zinc is commonly used in dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis shampoos to help reduce flaking and itching of the scalp. This product is applied to the scalp and hair during bathing and is rinsed away after use. It is available without a prescription and follows FDA's established standards for over-the-counter dandruff shampoos.

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII GEV2EL4D9G
    A synthetic polymer made from acrylic compounds that form a network structure. It works as a thickener and gelling agent in topical products to create the right texture and consistency.
  • UNII XF417D3PSL
    Anhydrous citric acid is a sour, crystalline powder derived from citric acid with water removed. In medicines, it acts as a buffer to control pH, adds tartness to improve taste, and helps tablets disintegrate.
  • UNII 4V59G5UW9X
    Argan oil is a plant-derived oil from argan tree kernels. It's used in medicines as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent to help soften and moisturize the product's texture.
  • UNII 6SO6U10H04
    Biotin is a B-vitamin used as a nutritional supplement in some medications. It may also serve as a colorant or marker in formulations.
  • UNII C5M4585ZBZ
    A plant extract from tea leaves that acts as an antioxidant ingredient. It helps protect the medicine from degradation and may improve stability during storage.
  • UNII 5OCF3O11KX
    A plant-derived surfactant made from coconut oil. It helps mix oil and water ingredients together in the formulation and can improve how the medicine spreads or feels on the skin.
  • UNII M4SL82J7HK
    A foaming and cleansing agent derived from coconut oil. It's used in liquid formulations to create texture, improve spreadability, and help distribute active ingredients evenly throughout the product.
  • UNII C80684146D
    A foaming agent and thickener derived from coconut oil. It helps create a smooth texture and stable foam in liquid or semi-solid medicines, improving how the product feels and applies.
  • UNII Q9L0O73W7L
    Coconut oil is a natural fat extracted from coconut fruit. It's used in medicines as a lubricant, emollient, or carrier to help dissolve or deliver active ingredients smoothly through the formulation.
  • UNII 7FLD91C86K
    Edetate disodium is a chemical compound that binds and removes certain metal ions. In medicines, it acts as a preservative and stabilizer by preventing metals like calcium from interfering with the product's shelf life and consistency.
  • UNII 147D247K3P
    Ethylhexylglycerin is a synthetic preservative used to prevent bacteria and mold from growing in medicines and personal care products. It helps keep the product safe and stable throughout its shelf life.
  • UNII NZR037QF7Z
    A protein derived from sheep wool that has been broken down into smaller molecules. It functions as a film-former and humectant in topical formulations, helping to create a protective layer on skin and retain moisture.
  • UNII 04W636S1V3
    A powdered ingredient made from dried whole apple fruit. It adds bulk to the tablet or capsule and may help bind ingredients together while contributing natural flavor and fiber.
  • UNII J3QD0LD11P
    A synthetic compound made by combining glucose with methyl alcohol and polyethylene glycol. It acts as an emulsifier and solvent to help blend water and oil-based ingredients and improve how the medicine dissolves or spreads.
  • UNII WV9CM0O67Z
    Panthenol is a humectant and skin-conditioning agent derived from pantothenic acid. It's added to medicines to help retain moisture and soothe skin irritation.
  • UNII HIE492ZZ3T
    Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative and antimicrobial agent used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and cosmetic products, extending shelf life and maintaining product safety.
  • UNII 0L414VCS5Y
    A synthetic polymer used as a film-former and conditioning agent. It helps create a protective coating on hair or skin surfaces and improves texture and manageability in topical formulations.
  • UNII 6DC9Q167V3
    Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
  • UNII OJ245FE5EU
    Sodium benzoate is a salt derived from benzoic acid, a preservative. It's added to medicines to prevent growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that could spoil the product.
  • UNII O9W3D3YF5U
    A synthetic surfactant derived from petroleum-based olefins. It helps dissolve or suspend active ingredients and other substances in liquid formulations, improving how the medicine mixes and flows.
  • UNII 55X04QC32I
    A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
  • UNII TTV12P4NEE
    Xanthan gum is a thickening and stabilizing ingredient made from fermented corn or other sugars. It's added to medicines to improve texture, prevent separation of liquids and solids, and help the product stay consistent.

23 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statesWater (Aqua), Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Cocamide MEA, Methyl Gluceth-20, Polyquaternium-7, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (Organic), Cocos Nucifera Oil (Organic), Propylene Glycol, Biotin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol.

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer gPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
ℹ️
No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Dhs Zinc 20 mg/mL 00096-0735-08 Person 240 ml — — Discontinued —
Dhs Zinc 20 mg/mL 00096-0811-08 Person 240 ml — — FDA listed —
DermaZinc 2 g/100mL 35324-0003-08 WynnPharm 240 ml — — FDA listed —
DermaZinc 2 g/100g 35324-0004-04 WynnPharm 120 g — — FDA listed —
Vanicream 2 g/100mL 45334-0206-07 Pharmaceutical 7.4 ml — — FDA listed —
Zolidyne 20 mg/mL 51326-0203-67 Topiderm, 200 ml — — FDA listed —
Flakes Cedar Mint Anti Dandruff .02 kg/kg 52261-1400-01 Cosco 266 kg — — FDA listed —
Denorex Severe Flakes Medicated Anti Dandruff .02 g/mL 62673-0176-10 Neoteric 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Divine Dandrene 2% 2 g/100mL 69188-0200-07 DS 205 ml — — FDA listed —
Dermaharmony Pyrithione Zinc with Shea Butter 2 g/100g 71819-0017-37 D3 105 g — — FDA listed —
Dermaharmony Tea Tree Bar 2 g/100g 71819-0018-04 D3 113 g — — FDA listed —
Dermaharmony Unscented Bar 2 g/100g 71819-0019-04 D3 113 g — — FDA listed —
Dzul Anti-Dandruff Conditioner 2 g/100mL 83037-0002-08 Caball 236 ml — — FDA listed —
Dandrx Anti-Dandruff 2 g/100mLthis 85521-0002-08 dandRX 237 ml — — FDA listed —
Happy Head Anti-Dandruff 20 mg/mL 87117-0970-00 Happy 177 ml — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️
2025
On the market since
Jul 2025
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
1 year listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
85521-0002-08 You're viewing this 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE (85521-002-08) 2025-07-30 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 85521-002-08, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 85521-0002-08, written without dashes as 85521000208. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 85521-0002-08, the first segment (85521) is the labeler code FDA assigned to dandRX LLC; the middle segment (0002) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (08) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by dandRX LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
dandRX LLC is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 11 words ▾

Use Helps prevent recurrence of flaking and itching associated with dandruff.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 40 words ▾

Directions • Wet hair, massage shampoo into scalp, rinse thoroughly, and repeat if desired. • For best results, use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor. • For maximum dandruff control, use every time you shampoo.

⚠️ Warnings 26 words ▾

For external use only. Do not use on wounds or damaged skin or on a child under 12 years of age unless directed by a doctor.

🧪 Active Ingredient 3 words ▾

Zinc Pyrithione 2%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 54 words ▾

Water (Aqua), Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Cocamide MEA, Methyl Gluceth-20, Polyquaternium-7, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (Organic), Cocos Nucifera Oil (Organic), Propylene Glycol, Biotin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol.

🎯 Purpose 1 words ▾

Anti-Dandruff

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 85521-0001-01 · dandRX 85522-0001-01 · BIOCARE →
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.