Medication guide
Selenium Sulfide Shampoo (1%)
- Generic name
- Selenium Sulfide Shampoo (1%)
- Common brand names
- Selsun Blue
- Medication class
- Antifungal anti-dandruff/antiseborrheic
Overview
Its medication class is Antifungal anti-dandruff/antiseborrheic. Common uses include Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. Product forms and labels can differ, so follow the specific package instructions and ask a pharmacist or qualified healthcare professional about individual questions.
How to Take it
- Route
- Follow product label for route.
- Time of day
- Take when symptoms are expected; many OTC products are scheduled or as-needed.
- With food/water
- Use label directions for meals and required water amount.
- Preparation
- Use exact label dosing device and complete full labeled course when applicable.
- Safe dose
- Use labeled minimum effective dose for your age and condition.
- Max dose
- Never exceed package daily maximum even if symptoms persist.
- Frequency
- Respect labeled interval and total daily caps.
- Other recommendations
- Read full label for age restrictions and warning signs requiring medical review.
Common uses
- Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis
Common side effects
- Skin irritation
- dryness
- sulfur smell
- hair discoloration
- and rash
Important warnings
- Avoid eye exposure, broken skin, and frequent over-application if irritation worsens. Can cause hair color/staining changes. Seek care for severe scalp edema, rash spreading, or allergic reaction.
General interactions information
Minimal; avoid with other irritant leave-on scalp products
Sources / references
- Selenium Sulfide — MedlinePlus
U.S. National Library of Medicine
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