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Medicine
Selenium sulfide
Use helps prevent recurrence of flaking and itching associated with dandruff.
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Drug facts
- How to take it
- shake well
- wet hair
- massage onto scalp
What it does
Anti-dandruff
How to take it
- shake well
- wet hair
- massage onto scalp
- rinse
- repeat if desired
- for best results use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor
- for maximum dandruff control, use every time you shampoo.
While you are taking it
- avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.
Side effects, and when to stop
- condition worsens or does not improve after regular use as directed.
Warnings
For external use only
Active ingredient
Selenium Sulfide 1%
Use
helps prevent recurrence of flaking and itching associated with dandruff.
More about this medicine
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Other information
store at room temperature
Cite this page
- NLM
sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Selenium sulfide; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/selenium-sulfide
- APA 7th
sofidex. (2026, August 2). Selenium sulfide. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/selenium-sulfide
- AMA 11th
Selenium sulfide. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/selenium-sulfide
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