Selsun Blue 2-In-1 (selenium sulfide)

For the control of dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp, 5-10 mL of the 2.5% selenium sulfide lotion is massaged into the wet scalp. The lotion should be allowed to remain on the scalp for 2-3 minutes following application. The scalp should then be rinsed thoroughly and application of the lotion and rinsing repeated. Initially, the lotion is usually applied as a shampoo twice weekly for 2 weeks. Subsequently, the frequency of application should be determined by response of the condition; for maintenance therapy, the 2.5% lotion is usually applied once every 1 or 2 weeks, or as infrequently as every 3 or 4 weeks in some patients.

A 1% lotion or shampoo of selenium sulfide is available over-the-counter for self-administration in the control of dandruff and/or dermatitis. For self-administration in the control of dandruff and/or dermatitis, a small amount of the 1% lotion or shampoo is massaged vigorously into the wet scalp. The scalp should then be rinsed thoroughly; application of the lotion and rinsing should be repeated. When used before or after bleaching, tinting, or permanent waving of the hair, the hair should be rinsed with cool water for at least 5 minutes following application of selenium sulfide lotion or shampoo. (See Cautions: Adverse Effects.) The 1% lotion or shampoo is usually applied once or twice weekly or as otherwise directed by a clinician. For maximum control, the shampoo should be used every time the patient usually shampoos their hair and scalp.

For the treatment of tinea versicolor, the 2.5% selenium sulfide lotion is applied topically to the affected areas of the skin; a small amount of water should be applied concurrently to form a lather. The lotion should be allowed to remain on the skin for 10 minutes following application; the skin should then be rinsed thoroughly. Application of the 2.5% lotion should be repeated once daily for 7 days.

Selenium sulfide shampoo is applied topically to the hair and scalp. Selenium sulfide lotion is applied topically to the scalp as a shampoo or to the skin. The lotions and shampoo are intended for external use only. Patients should be directed to wash their hands thoroughly following use of the lotion. Patients should be advised to remove all jewelry before using the lotion, since selenium sulfide may damage it. Contact with the eyes should be avoided; if contact occurs, the affected eye(s) should be rinsed thoroughly with water.

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There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.

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Rare or Very Rare

• Skin irritation

More Frequent

• Dry skin

Less Frequent

• Alopecia

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Animal reproduction studies have not been performed with selenium sulfide. It is also not known whether selenium sulfide can cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women. Selenium sulfide should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed and should generally not be used for the treatment of tinea versicolor during pregnancy.

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