Drug

 

 

Typical Dosing

 

 

 

Selenium sulfide

Selsun®, Excel®

Generics available

Pregnancy: C; Lactation: Unk

 

Shampoo:

Selsun Blue® 1% (OTC)

 

 

Shampoo and Lotion: 2.5%

 

Children and Adult: Shampoo twice weekly until resolved (average 2 weeks). Leave in hair for 2-3 minutes, then rinse and repeat. Wash hands after use. Avoid contact with eye(s) and inflamed skin.

 

Important side effects: May irritate skin and discolor hair or jewelry. Rinse thoroughly after use.