Selenium Sulfide (Topical)

Brand Names : Selsun Blue Dry Formula, Selsun Blue Extra Conditioning Formula, Selsun Blue Extra Medicated Formula, Selsun Blue Oily Formula, Selsun Blue Regular Formula, Selsun Blue, Versel Lotion, Exsel Lotion Shampoo, Glo-Sel, Head & Shoulders Intensive Treatment Conditioning Formula Dandruff Lotion Shampoo, Head & Shoulders Intensive Treatment Regular Formula Dandruff Lotion Shampoo, Head & Shoulders Intensive Treatment 2 in 1 (Persistent Dandruff Shampoo plus Conditioner in One) Formula Dandruff Lotion Shampoo, Selsun

Proper Use of This Medicine

If you are using the 2.5% strength of selenium sulfide : Use this medicine only as directed . Do not use it more often than recommended on the label, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

If you are using the 1% strength of selenium sulfide : For best results, use this medicine at least 2 times a week or as directed by your doctor.

To use selenium sulfide for dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp :

• Before using this medicine, wet the hair and scalp with lukewarm water.
• Apply enough medicine (1 or 2 teaspoonfuls) to the scalp to work up a lather. Allow the lather to remain on the scalp for 2 to 3 minutes, then rinse.
• Apply the medicine again and rinse well.
• If this medicine is used on light or blond, gray, or chemically treated (bleached, tinted, permanent-waved) hair, rinse your hair well for at least 5 minutes after using the medicine to lessen the chance of hair discoloration.
• After treatment, wash your hands well.

To use selenium sulfide for tinea versicolor of the body :

• Apply the medicine to the affected areas of your body, except for your face and genitals (sex organs).
• Work up a lather using a small amount of water.
• Allow the medicine to remain on your skin for 10 minutes.
• Rinse your body well to remove all the medicine.

Do not use this medicine if blistered, raw, or oozing areas are present on your scalp or the area of your body that is to be treated , unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Keep this medicine away from the eyes . If you should accidentally get some in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water.

Dosing - The dose of selenium sulfide will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of selenium sulfide. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For lotion dosage form:
  • For dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis:
    • Adults and children - If you are using the 1% lotion, use on the scalp two times a week. If you are using the 2.5% lotion, use on the scalp two times a week for two weeks, then use one time a week or less often.
    • Infants - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For tinea versicolor:
    • Adults and children - Use the 2.5% lotion on the body one time a day for seven days.
    • Infants - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the medicine from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.