Dosing & Uses
Dosage Forms & Strengths
water & lipid based foam
- 2.25% (TersiFoam)
lotion
- 2.5%
shampoo
- 1%
- 2.3% (SelRx)
Tinea Versicolor
Apply 2.5-2.5% lotion/shampoo to affected area and lather with small amounts of water; leave on skin for 10 min and rinse thoroughly; apply qDay for 7 days
TersiFoam: Rub foam into affected skin q12hr
Dandruff, Seborrhea
Wet skin/scalp and apply 5-10 mL of shampoo to areas to be cleansed; apply 2 times/week for 2 weeks initially, and THEN once q1-2weeks to control symptoms
Allow to remain on skin/scalp for 2-3 minutes, then rinse thoroughly
Repeat application if scalp affected and rinse again
Safety and efficacy not established
Adverse Effects
Frequency Not Defined
Transient stinging
Burning
Lethargy
Alopecia or hair discoloration
Tremor
Unusual dryness or oilness of scalp
Diaphoresis
Abdominal pain
Garlic breath
Itching or irritation
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to selenium sulfide
Cautions
Avoid contact with all mucous membranes, including eyes, lips, broken/inflamed skin
Do not use where inflammation or exudation is present, as increased absorption may occur
Avoid getting shampoo in contact with genital area as it may cause irritation and burning
Risk of systemic toxicity
Discontinue if redness or irritation occurs
When applied to body for treatment of tinea versicolor, selenium sulfide topical suspension USP, 2.5% (lotion) may produce skin irritation especially in genital area and where skin folds occur; these areas should be thoroughly rinsed after application
If allergic reactions occur, discontinue use
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: not known if distributed in human milk; use cation
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
Not yet known, although topically selenium sulfide appears to have cytostatic effect on cells of the epidermis, reducing corneocyte production
May block enzymes responsible for epithelial tissue growth
Pharmacokinetics
Absorption: May be absorbed through damaged skin, not through intact skin
Images
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Patient Handout
selenium sulfide-menthol topical
NO MONOGRAPH AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME
USES: Consult your pharmacist.
HOW TO USE: Consult your pharmacist.
SIDE EFFECTS: Consult your pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
PRECAUTIONS: Consult your pharmacist.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Consult your pharmacist.Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
NOTES: No monograph available at this time.
MISSED DOSE: Consult your pharmacist.
STORAGE: Consult your pharmacist.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
Information last revised July 2016. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.
IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.
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