SELENIUM SULFIDE lotion

Land: USA

Språk: engelsk

Kilde: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Aktiv ingrediens:

SELENIUM SULFIDE (UNII: Z69D9E381Q) (SELENIUM SULFIDE - UNII:Z69D9E381Q)

Tilgjengelig fra:

NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.

Administreringsrute:

TOPICAL

Resept typen:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Indikasjoner:

For the treatment of tinea versicolor, seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp, and dandruff. This product should not be used by patients allergic to any of its components.

Produkt oppsummering:

Selenium Sulfide Topical Suspension USP, 2.5% (Lotion) is available as follows: 4 fl oz plastic bottle (NDC 68071-1768-4).

Autorisasjon status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Preparatomtale

SELENIUM SULFIDE- SELENIUM SULFIDE LOTION
NUCARE PHARMACEUTICALS,INC.
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SELENIUM SULFIDE TOPICAL SUSPENSION USP, 2.5% (LOTION)
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE
RX ONLY
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Keep tightly capped. SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING.
Product may damage jewelry; remove jewelry before use.
For treatment of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp:
1. Massage about 1 or 2 teaspoonsful of suspension into wet scalp.
2. Allow to remain on scalp for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Rinse scalp thoroughly.
4. Repeat application and rinse thoroughly.
5. After treatment, wash hands well.
6. Repeat treatments as directed by physician.
For treatment of tinea versicolor:
1. Apply to affected areas and lather with a small amount of water.
2. Allow to remain on skin for 10 minutes.
3. Rinse body thoroughly.
4. Repeat this procedure once a day for seven days.
DESCRIPTION
A liquid antiseborrheic, antifungal preparation for topical
application. Selenium sulfide has
the molecular formula SeS
and has a molecular weight of 143.09.
CONTAINS:
Selenium sulfide 2.5%; bentonite, citric acid,
cocoamphocarboxyglycinate, ethylene
glycol monostearate, fragrance, glycerol monoricinoleate, lauramide
DEA, sodium lauryl
sulfate, sodium phosphate (monobasic), titanium dioxide, and water.
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
2
Selenium sulfide appears to have a cytostatic effect on cells of the
epidermis and
follicular epithelium, thus reducing corneocyte production.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
For the treatment of tinea versicolor, seborrheic dermatitis of the
scalp, and dandruff.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
This product should not be used by patients allergic to any of its
components.
PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL -
Should not be used when acute inflammation or exudation is present as
increased
absorption may occur.
INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS -
Application to skin or scalp may produce skin irritation or
sensitization. If sensitivity
reactions occur, use should be discontinued. May be irritating to
mucous membranes of
the eyes and contact with this area should be avoided.