Manufacturer: Pfizer
Pharmaceutical name: Pack: 1 bottle (2.5% 60 ml)
Selsun (selenium), a liquid antiseborrheic, antifungal preparation for topical application.
Contains: Selenium sulfide 2 1 [sol] 2 % w/v in aqueous suspension; also contains: bentonite, lauric diethanolamide, ethylene glycol monostearate, titanium dioxide, amphoteric-2, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium phosphate (monobasic), glyceryl monoricinoleate, citric acid, captan and perfume.
Uses:
Selsun (selenium) is used on the scalp to help control the symptoms of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
Selsun (selenium) is used also on the body to treat tinea versicolor (a type of fungus infection of the skin). Selsun reduces itching, flaking, irritation, and redness of the scalp. Selenium sulfide is also used for a condition that causes discoloration of the skin (tinea versicolor). This medication belongs to a class of medications called anti-infectives. It works by slowing the growth of the yeast that causes the infection.
Indications:
Treatment of tinea versicolor, seborrheic dermatitis of scalp and treatment of dandruff.
Dosage and administration:
Treatment of tinea versicolor: Apply to affected areas and lather with a small amount of water. Allow product to remain on skin for 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Repeat procedure once a day for 7 days.
Treatment of seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff: Usually two applications each week for two weeks will afford control. After this, may be used at less frequent intervals weekly, every two weeks, or every 3 or 4 weeks in some cases. Should not be applied more frequently than required to maintain control.
Side effects:
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using selenium sulfide and call your doctor if you have unusual or severe blistering, itching, redness, peeling, dryness, or irritation of the skin.
