Selsun Suspension Anti Dandruff Shampoo 120 ml

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If you have any questions after you have bought this medication, please speak to your pharmacist. Product Specification They aren't perfect shampoos though containing fragrance, sulfates, silicones and a few other potential irritants.

In the USA and UK, selenium sulfide shampoos are a first-line alternative to ketoconazole. This recommendation is based on a pivotal systematic review published in 2010, which evaluated the efficacy of ketoconazole and selenium sulfide for seborrheic dermatitis. The study reviewed six high-quality trials, ranging from 20-350 participants, and found that both ingredients were associated with an improvement in scaling, itching, redness, and dandruff [5]. Tapiero, H., Townsend, D. M., & Tew, K. D. (2003). The antioxidant role of selenium and seleno-compounds. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 57(3), 134-144. Ethan graduated a number of years ago after studying pharmacy in the UK, and is now a practicing pharmacist by day.

Selenium sulfide shampoos are widely used, and available to buy over-the-counter (OTC) from UK pharmacies. In the United States, the concentration of selenium sulfide in shampoos sold by pharmacies is restricted to 1% – all 2.5% shampoos require a prescription

Purified Water, Monoethanolamine Lauryl Sulphate, Empigen BB, Bentonite, Glyceryl Monoricinoleate S, Sodium Chloride, Titanium Dioxide, Perfume, Sodium Dihydrogen Phosphate Dihydrate, Citric Acid. There are other anti-fungal conditions that selenium sulfide is used for. Pityriasis Versicolor, for example, is caused by an imbalance of yeast normally found on the skin. Selenium shampoos are recommended to treat this condition by specialist dermatology groups. Studies have found both ketoconazole and selenium sulfide are more effective than placebo [6]. In addition, Tinea capitis (ringworm) is a common fungal infection. Due to an absence of high-quality evidence, treatment guidelines have been agreed by UK and EU specialist groups (BAD, HPA, and ESPD), based on experience and available clinical trials [7].

Selenium sulfide, an anti-infective agent, relieves itching and flaking of the scalp and removes the dry, scaly particles that are commonly referred to as dandruff or seborrhea. 2. What is selenium sulfide shampoo used for? Hu, S. W., & Bigby, M. (2010). Pityriasis versicolor: a systematic review of interventions. Archives of Dermatology, 146(10), 1132-1140. Drug-Drug Interaction:Please inform your doctor if you use any medicines, including herbal and vitamin supplements.