Selco^® Shampoo 1% ( Selenium Sulfide Shampoo )

Pharmacology:

Selenium Sulfide appears to have cytostatic effect on the epidermis and follicular epithelium, reducing corneocyte production.

Treatment of tinea versicolor:

Apply to affected areas and lather with a small amount of water. Allow to remain on skin for 10 minutes, rinse body thoroughly. Repeat once a day for 7 days.

Treatment of seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff:

Massage 5 to 10 ml in to wet scalp. Allow to remain on scalp 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat application and rinse thoroughly. Wash hands after treatment.

Usually, 2 applications each week for 2 weeks will afford control. After this, it may be used at less frequent interval-weekly, every 2 weeks or even every 3 or 4 weeks in some cases. Do not apply more frequently than required to maintain control.

Application instruction:

For external use only

-          Keep tightly capped.

-          Shake well before using.

-          Avoid contact with the eyes.

-          Product may damage jewelry, remove jewelry before use.

-          Do not use for acutely inflamed skin.

Adverse reaction:

In decreasing order of severity: skin irritation, occasional reports of increase in normal hair loss, discoloration of hair ( can avoided or minimized by thoroughly rinsing of hair after treatment as with other shampoo, oiliness or dryness of hair and scalp may occur.

Storage/Stability:

store at controlled room temperature bellow 30^ºC