SelRx Shampoo

Generic name: selenium sulfide
Dosage form: shampoo
Drug class:Miscellaneous topical agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 22, 2021.

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FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE.

DESCRIPTION:

Each mL contains 23 mg of selenium sulfide in a vehicle consisting of: D&C yellow #8, FD&C red #40, fragrance, methyl paraben, PEG-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate (and) aqua (and) PEG-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, propyl paraben, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium chloride, sodium laureth sulfate (and) cocamidopropyl betaine (and) sodium lauryl sulfate (and) cocamide MIPA, titanium dioxide, urea and zinc pyrithione.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY:

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

Pharmacokinetics: The mechanism of action of topically applied selenium sulfide is not yet known.

INDICATIONS:

This product is a liquid antiseborrheic, antifungal preparation useful for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp, dandruff and tinea versicolor. Urea hydrates and is useful for conditions such as dry scalp.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

This product is a liquid antiseborrheic, antifungal preparation useful for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp, dandruff and tinea versicolor. Urea hydrates and is useful for conditions such as dry scalp.

WARNINGS:

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

PRECAUTIONS:

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE.

General: This product is to be used as directed by a physician and should not ..