8X Shampoo 100 ml

8X Anti-Dandruff Shampoo is indicated for the topical treatment of seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp in adults.

8x Shampoo contains Ciclopirox (1% w/v) + Zinc pyrithione (1% w/v)
Ciclopirox is a hydroxypyridone antifungal agent, although the relevance of this property for the indication of seborrhoeic dermatitis is not known. Ciclopirox acts by chelation of polyvalent cations (Fe³⁺ or Al³⁺), resulting in the inhibition of the metal-dependent enzymes that are responsible for the degradation of peroxides within the fungal cell. Zinc pyrithione is known to have both a non-specific keratolytic and antifungal activities. Thus it is effective in the treatment of seborrhoeic dermatitis and dandruff. Ciclopirox/zinc pyrithione combination has a synergistic effect on the growth control and the reduction of Malassezia population. Aloe vera acts as a natural conditioner.

Usage:
Wet hair and apply approximately 1 teaspoon (5 mL) of 8X Shampoo onto the scalp. Up to 2 teaspoons (10 mL) may be used for long hair. Lather and leave on hair and scalp for 3 minutes. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse off. Treatment should be repeated twice per week for 4 weeks, with a minimum of 3 days between applications.

If a patient with seborrhoeic dermatitis shows no clinical improvement after 4 weeks of treatment with 8X Shampoo, the diagnosis should be reviewed.

How to use 8x?

1. Shake 8X Shampoo bottle well.
2. Wet the hair and scalp thoroughly. For short hair, apply 5 mL of 8X Shampoo and for longer hair (below the shoulder), use10 mL of 8X Shampoo.  Massage into the scalp.
3. Allow shampoo to remain on the scalp for 3 minutes. (Note: It is important to keep the shampoo on for 3 minutes for effective treatment).
4. Rinse thoroughly with water.
5. Additional conditioner is not necessary as 8X Shampoo contains conditioner.
6. Treatment should be repeated twice per week for 4 weeks, with a minimum of 3 days between applications.