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ANTIFUNGALS - TOPICAL

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Before using Selsun Topical Suspension, let your doctor know if you have a history of skin infections and allergic reactions to Selenium sulfide. Selsun Topical Suspension is intended for topical (for skin use) only, and avoid using it on red, broken and irritated skin. Do not cover the affected areas with a dressing or bandage unless the doctor advised. If you are wearing gold, silver or other metallic objects, please remove them while using Selsun Topical Suspension to avoid discolouration. When treated for tinea versicolor, Selenium sulfide in Selsun Topical Suspension may harm the foetus when applied to a pregnant woman's body surfaces or can affect reproduction capacity. Hence, it is advised that pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult the doctor before starting Selsun Topical Suspension. 

Side Effects of Selsun Topical Suspension

  • Dry scalp
  • Skin irritation 
  • Temporary hair loss

Directions for Use

Lotion/Suspension: Shake the suspension bottle well before use. For the treatment of skin infections like tinea versicolor, apply the suspension/lotion on the affected areas (except for face and genitals) and lather with a small amount of water. Leave it on the skin for 10 minutes and rinse with clean water. Foam/Shampoo: Apply the advised amount usually of foam/shampoo on the scalp and produce lather with water. Leave it for 5-10 minutes and rinse with water thoroughly.

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Medicinal Benefits

Selsun Topical Suspension consists of Selenium sulphide, an antifungal agent that relieves itching and flaking of the scalp and removes the dry, scaly particles. It reduces skin damage due to infection, decreases flaking or scaling of the skin and helps in new skin formation. It blocks the enzymes that are involved in epithelial tissue growth. Selenium sulfide is a mineral compound used to treat dandruff, seborrhoea, and tinea versicolor. 

Uses of Selsun Topical Suspension

Seborrheic dermatitis and tinea versicolor.

About Selsun Topical Suspension

Selsun Topical Suspension is an antifungal medication, primarily used to treat seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff or scaly patches and red skin on the scalp), and tinea versicolor (a fungus that discolours the skin). Dandruff is a skin condition that causes itchy and scaly white or greyish flakes on the scalp skin.

Selsun Topical Suspension contains Selenium sulphide, an antifungal agent. It relieves itching and flaking of the scalp and removes the dry, scaly particles. It reduces skin damage due to infection, decreases flaking or scaling of the skin and helps in new skin formation. It blocks the enzymes that are involved in epithelial tissue growth.

Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection. Selsun Topical Suspension is for external use only. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose or mouth, rinse with cold water. Selsun Topical Suspension has common side effects like dry scalp, skin irritation or temporary hair loss. These side effects usually do not require medical attention and gradually resolve during the treatment. If you experience any other symptoms you think may be due to Selsun Topical Suspension, please consult your doctor for further advice.

Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Selsun Topical Suspension or other medications. Please check with your doctor before using Selsun Topical Suspension if you have any other skin infections. Selenium sulfide in Selsun Topical Suspension may harm the foetus when applied to a pregnant woman's body surfaces or can affect reproduction capacity. Hence it is advised that pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult the doctor before starting Selsun Topical Suspension. Selsun Topical Suspension is not recommended in children younger than two years. 

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