Selenium sulfide topical

Generic name: Selenium Sulfide Topical
Drug class: Miscellaneous topical agents

Usage of Selenium sulfide topical

Selenium sulfide is an antifungal medication. It prevents fungus from growing on your skin.

Selenium sulfide topical (for the skin) is used to treat dandruff, seborrhea, and tinea versicolor (a fungus that discolors the skin).

Selenium sulfide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Selenium sulfide topical side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using selenium sulfide and call your doctor if you have unusual or severe blistering, itching, redness, peeling, dryness, or irritation of treated skin.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Selenium sulfide topical

You should not use selenium sulfide topical if you are allergic to selenium sulfide.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether selenium sulfide topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

It is not known whether selenium sulfide topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Selenium sulfide topical should not be used on a child younger than 2 years old without a doctor's advice.

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How to use Selenium sulfide topical

Usual Adult Dose for Seborrheic Dermatitis:

Selenium sulfide topical 2.25% shampoo:Use twice weekly until symptoms are controlled. Then weekly, every 2 weeks, every 3 to 4 weeks. Do not use more frequently than needed to control symptoms.Selenium sulfide topical 1.00% shampoo:Shake well. Shampoo and rinse thoroughly. For best results, use regularly at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor.Selenium sulfide foam:Apply to affected area twice a day.Selenium sulfide foam should be rubbed into the skin until it is completely absorbed.Shake well and invert to administer.

Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Versicolor:

Selenium sulfide topical 2.25% shampoo:Apply to affected areas and lather with a small amount of water. Allow the product to stay on the skin for 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Repeat this procedure once a day for 7 days or as directed by a physician.Selenium sulfide foam:Apply to affected area twice a day.Selenium sulfide foam should be rubbed into the skin until it is completely absorbed.Shake well and invert to administer.

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Selenium sulfide topical

Avoid using other topical medications at the same time you apply selenium sulfide topical, unless your doctor approves. Other skin medications may affect the absorption or effectiveness of selenium sulfide topical.

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