Selsun Topical Suspension

Selenium Sulfide topical
25mg/ml
ABBOTT LABORATORIES LIMITED
Pack size 60ml
Dispensing mode P
Source UK
AgentCITY MEDICAL STORE
Retail Price 6.50 AED

Indications

Selsun Topical Suspension is used for: Seborrhoeic dermatitis, Dandruff

Adult Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Seborrhoeic dermatitis; Dandruff Adult: As 2.5% shampoo or lotion: Massage into wet scalp, leave for 2-3 min then rinse thoroughly. Use twice wkly for 2 wk, may repeat at less frequent intervals subsequently. As 1% shampoo or lotion: Appy 1-2 times wkly. Topical/Cutaneous Tinea versicolor Adult: As 2.5% lotion: Apply to affected areas, lather w/ a small amount of water and leave on skin for 10 min, then rinse thoroughly. Repeat procedure once daily for 7 days.

Child Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Seborrhoeic dermatitis; Dandruff Child: 5-14 yr As 2.5% shampoo or lotion: Massage into wet scalp, leave for 2-3 min then rinse thoroughly. Use twice wkly for 2 wk, may repeat at less frequent intervals subsequently. As 1% shampoo or lotion: Appy 1-2 times wkly.

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity. Broken or severely inflamed skin.

Precautions

Avoid contact with all mucous membranes, including eyes, lips, broken/inflamed skin. Risk of systemic toxicity. Discontinue of redness or irritation occur. Patient Counselling Remove gold, silver and other metallic jewellery prior to use. Avoid use of shampoo w/in 48 hr of applying hair dye, straightening or waving preparations.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: not known if distributed in human milk; use cation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Selenium Sulfide topical : Skin irritation, esp in the genital areas and skin folds; oily scalp, hair discouloration, hair loss.

Mechanism of Action

Selenium sulfide has antifungal and antiseborrhoeic properties. It is active against Pityrosporum ovale, a yeast-like fungus that is part of the normal flora of the scalp. It also has a cytostatic effect on cells of the epidermis and follicular epithelium, thus reducing corneocyte production.

Note

Selsun 25mg/ml Topical Suspension manufactured by ABBOTT LABORATORIES LIMITED. Its generic name is Selenium Sulfide topical. Selsun is availble in United Arab Emirates. Farmaco UAE drug index information on Selsun Topical Suspension is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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