Selsun Topical Suspension
Selenium Sulfide topical
25mg/ml
ABBOTT LABORATORIES LIMITED
| Pack size | 60ml |
|---|---|
| Dispensing mode | P |
| Source | UK |
| Agent | CITY 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.