Get your patient on Selenium Sulfide - Selenium Sulfide lotion (Selenium Sulfide)

For the treatment of tinea versicolor, seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp, and dandruff.

See application instructions on rear panel of this bottle. For treatment of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis: For the usual case, two applications each week for two weeks will afford control. After this, the suspension may be used at less frequent intervals - weekly, every two weeks, or even every 3 or 4 weeks in some cases. The preparation should not be applied more frequently than required to maintain control.

For 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 the body thoroughly. Repeat this procedure once a day for seven days.

This product should not be used by patients allergic to any of its components.

For External Use Only . Do not use on broken skin or inflamed areas. If allergic reactions occur, discontinue use. Avoid getting shampoo in eyes or in contact with genital area as it may cause irritation and burning.

KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

In decreasing order of severity: skin irritation, occasional reports of increase in amount of normal hair loss, discoloration of hair (can be avoided or minimized by thorough rinsing of hair after treatment). As with other shampoos, oiliness or dryness of hair and scalp may occur.

A liquid antiseborrheic, antifungal preparation for topical application. Selenium sulfide has the molecular formula SeS ₂ and has a molecular weight of 143.09.

Selenium sulfide appears to have a cytostatic effect on cells of the epidermis and follicular epithelium, thus reducing corneocyte production.

Selenium Sulfide Topical Suspension USP, 2.5% (Lotion) is available as follows:

4 fl oz plastic bottle (NDC 45802- 040 -64)