Selsun shampoo should not be used in broken skin or open wounds, children under five years of age, inflamed skin inactive phase. Selsun Selenium Sulfide 2.5% Suspension Shampoo with Selenium Sulphide 2.5% specifically & effectively destroys a certain type of fungus called dermatophyte. It also causes a decrease in the production of cells and follicles in the top layer of skin, as well as the amount of natural oil/sebum produced by the sebaceous skin glands. Wash your hands after using selenium sulfide. Do not leave this medication on your hair, scalp, or skin for a longer period or use it more often than directed. Your condition will not clear faster, but side effects may be increased. Selsun Suspension is an anti-dandruff shampoo for both men and women and comes with an improved fragrance. Its dual action effectively treats and controls dandruff. Selsun Shampoo can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them: skin rash or hives, irritation or sensitization of the skin or scalp, burning sensation, increase in the amount of normal hair loss.

Dandruff and dermatitis treatment with this suspension shampoo should be twice a week for the first two weeks and then once weekly for the next two weeks. Thereafter use only as often as necessary to control the condition.

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It is necessary that Selsun shampoo is thoroughly rinsed from the hair before any such hair treatments are carried out. Selenium sulfide 2 1 [sol ] 2 % w/v, bentonite, lauric diethanolamine, ethylene glycol monostearate, titanium dioxide, amphoteric-2, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium phosphate (monobasic), glyceryl monoricinoleate, citric acid, captan , perfume. Medicated shampoos for dandruff may all look the same on the drugstore shelf, but these products contain different medications to give them flake-fighting properties. Zinc pyrithione and ketoconazole are ingredients that reduce the presence of Malassezia. Selsun Selenium sulfide also reduces the presence of this fungus and slows down the rate of cell turnover on your scalp. Tar shampoos also normalize cell turnover. Salicylic acid-based ointments and shampoos as “scalp scrubs” formulated to get rid of the scale.

Selsun Selenium Sulfide 2.5% Suspension Shampoo made by reputable Pfizer Pharma and Abbott company. Selsun Selenium Sulfide 2.5% Suspension Shampoo contains the active ingredient Selenium sulfide in a strong 2.5% concentration. It is used to treat dandruff, tinea versicolor, certain types of dermatitis, and inflammation of the scalp due to excessive oil secretion ( seborrhoeic dermatitis). Selsun Selenium Sulfide 2.5% Suspension Shampoo is a medicated shampoo used to treat dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis (a greasy, crusting, itching scalp caused by excess oil). It works against dandruff in two ways: by reducing the greasiness of the scalp and by slowing down the growth of the layer of skin cells on the scalp that cause dandruff. Selsun shampoo should be applied carefully, liberally to wet washed hair. Cover all the affected area with a very delicate layer of suspension, wait for 3-5 minutes before rinsing off thoroughly. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/ tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. Selsun Suspension with Selenium Sulphide 2.5% is for external application only. Shake the bottle with shampoo well before application. For the treatment of tinea versicolor, apply selenium sulfide to the affected skin. Lather with a small amount of water. Allow it to remain on your skin for 10 minutes. Rinse your skin thoroughly with water after each use. If the medication touches the genital areas or skin folds, rinse the area well with water for a few minutes to prevent irritation. This medication is applied usually once daily for 7 days to treat tinea versicolor, or use as directed by your doctor.In case of any discomfort after the use of product or worsening of condition seek immediate opinion from your doctor