Indications and uses
For the treatment of tinea versicolor, seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp, and dandruff.
For the treatment of tinea versicolor, seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp, and dandruff.
See application instructions on rear panel of this bottle. For treatment of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis: For the usual case, two applications each week for two weeks will afford control. After this, the suspension may be used at less frequent intervals - weekly, every two weeks, or even every 3 or 4 weeks in some cases. The preparation should not be applied more frequently than required to maintain control....
Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
For External Use Only
Shake Well Before Use
Rx Only
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.
A liquid antiseborrheic, antifungal preparation for topical application. Selenium sulfide has the molecular formula SeS2 and has a molecular weight of 143.09.
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.
Selenium sulfide appears to have a cytostatic effect on cells of the epidermis and follicular epithelium, thus reducing corneocyte production.
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.
Should not be used when acute inflammation or exudation is present as increased absorption may occur.
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. When applied to the body for treatment of tinea versicolor, Selenium Sulfide Topical Suspension USP, 2.5% (Lotion) may produce skin irritation especially in the genital area and where skin folds occur. These areas should be thoroughly rinsed after application.
Studies in mice using dermal application of 25% and 50% solutions of 2.5% selenium sulfide topical suspension, over an 88 week period, indicated no carcinogenic effects.
WHEN USED ON BODY SURFACES FOR THE TREATMENT OF TINEA VERSICOLOR, SELENIUM SULFIDE IS CLASSIFIED AS PREGNANCY CATEGORY "C". Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Selenium Sulfide Topical Suspension USP, 2.5% (Lotion). It is also not known whether Selenium Sulfide Topical Suspension USP, 2.5% (Lotion) can cause fetal harm when applied to body surfaces of a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Under ordinary circumstances Selenium Sulfide Topical Suspension USP, 2.5% (Lotion) should not be used for the treatment of tinea versicolor in pregnant women.
Safety and effectiveness in infants have not been established.
In decreasing order of severity: skin irritation, occasional reports of increase in amount of normal hair loss, discoloration of hair (can be avoided or minimized by thorough rinsing of hair after treatment). As with other shampoos, oiliness or dryness of hair and scalp may occur.
Selenium Sulfide Topical Suspension USP, 2.5% (Lotion) is intended for external use only. There have been no documented reports of serious toxicity in humans resulting from acute ingestion of Selenium Sulfide Topical Suspension USP, 2.5% (Lotion); however, acute toxicity studies in animals suggest that ingestion of large amounts could result in potential human toxicity. For this reason, evacuation of the stomach contents should be considered in cases of acute oral ingestion.
See application instructions on rear panel of this bottle. For treatment of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis: For the usual case, two applications each week for two weeks will afford control. After this, the suspension may be used at less frequent intervals - weekly, every two weeks, or even every 3 or 4 weeks in some cases. The preparation should not be applied more frequently than required to maintain control.
For treatment of tinea versicolor: Apply to affected areas and lather with a small amount of water. Allow product to remain on skin for 10 minutes, then rinse the body thoroughly. Repeat this procedure once a day for seven days.
Selenium Sulfide Topical Suspension USP, 2.5% (Lotion) is available as follows:
4 fl oz plastic bottle (NDC 45802-040-64).
For External Use Only. Do not use on broken skin or inflamed areas. If allergic reactions occur, discontinue use. Avoid getting shampoo in eyes or in contact with genital area as it may cause irritation and burning.
KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
| Resource | Code type | Value | Equivalent identifiers | Source image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data code | Data Matrix | 27G26RCF2 | label.jpg |
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45802-040-64 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE | LOTION | 118 | 8 |
| Package NDC | Billing unit | Product NDC | DailyMed indexing SPL | SPL version | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45802-040-64 | ML - Milliliter | 45802-040 | 6af7df0a-b6f8-44b9-a00d-990f4651fe36 | 1 | 2013-02-13 |
| Ingredient | Type | UNII | SPL version | Uploaded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELENIUM SULFIDE | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | Z69D9E381Q | 3 | |
| SELENIUM SULFIDE | ACTIVE MOIETY | Z69D9E381Q | 3 | |
| BENTONITE | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | A3N5ZCN45C | 3 | |
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 2968PHW8QP | 3 | |
| GLYCOL STEARATE | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 0324G66D0E | 3 | |
| LAURIC DIETHANOLAMIDE | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | I29I2VHG38 | 3 | |
| SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 368GB5141J | 3 | |
| SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 3980JIH2SW | 3 | |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 15FIX9V2JP | 3 | |
| WATER | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 059QF0KO0R | 3 |
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 45802-040 | 45802-040-64 |
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| SELENIUM SULFIDE | Z69D9E381Q | ACTIB |
| BENTONITE | A3N5ZCN45C | IACT |
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | IACT |
| GLYCOL STEARATE | 0324G66D0E | IACT |
| LAURIC DIETHANOLAMIDE | I29I2VHG38 | IACT |
| SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE | 368GB5141J | IACT |
| SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC, UNSPECIFIED FORM | 3980JIH2SW | IACT |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE | 15FIX9V2JP | IACT |
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
| Version | Effective date | Source | Hydrated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 2021-12-31 | full-release | 2026-05-31 20:47:16 |
Inactive Ingredient Database values describe FDA-listed use contexts. The match method and ambiguity count are shown because ingredient names, routes, and dosage forms are not always unique. Browse recovered IID releases and source provenance.
| DailyMed ingredient | IID ingredient | UNII | Dosage form / route | Potency | Maximum daily exposure | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLYCOL STEARATE | GLYCOL STEARATE | 0324G66D0E | SHAMPOO, SUSPENSION / TOPICAL | 5 %w/w | ||
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | LOTION / TOPICAL | 0.85 %w/w | ||
| SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE | SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE | 368GB5141J | LOTION / TOPICAL | 111 mg | ||
| GLYCOL STEARATE | GLYCOL STEARATE | 0324G66D0E | CREAM / TOPICAL | 1 %w/w | ||
| LAURIC DIETHANOLAMIDE | LAURIC DIETHANOLAMIDE | I29I2VHG38 | LOTION / TOPICAL | 0.6 %w/v | ||
| SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC | SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC | 3980JIH2SW | SYSTEM / TOPICAL | 14.2 mg | ||
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE | TITANIUM DIOXIDE | 15FIX9V2JP | LOTION / TOPICAL | NA | ||
| SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE | SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE | 368GB5141J | LOTION / TOPICAL | 111 mg | ||
| GLYCOL STEARATE | GLYCOL STEARATE | 0324G66D0E | CREAM / TOPICAL | 1 %w/w | ||
| LAURIC DIETHANOLAMIDE | LAURIC DIETHANOLAMIDE | I29I2VHG38 | LOTION / TOPICAL | 0.6 %w/v | ||
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | LOTION / TOPICAL | 0.85 %w/w | ||
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE | TITANIUM DIOXIDE | 15FIX9V2JP | LOTION / TOPICAL | NA | ||
| BENTONITE | BENTONITE | A3N5ZCN45C | LOTION / TOPICAL | 5 %w/w | ||
| SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC | SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC | 3980JIH2SW | SYSTEM / TOPICAL | 14.2 mg | ||
| BENTONITE | BENTONITE | A3N5ZCN45C | LOTION / TOPICAL | 5 %w/w | ||
| GLYCOL STEARATE | GLYCOL STEARATE | 0324G66D0E | SHAMPOO, SUSPENSION / TOPICAL | 5 %w/w |
All distinct exact application/product contexts derived from this label’s complete NDC list are paginated below.
| Application-product | Trade name | Ingredient | Strength | Dosage form / route | TE codes | RLD / RS | Approval date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 |
Observed FDA ZIP history: Each table is queried independently by exact application/product key from successfully parsed Orange Book snapshots. Capture times identify archived source observations; absence or a change between snapshots is not inferred. FDA publication files that were not recoverable as structured ZIP data are not represented as states.
| Captured | Edition | Application-product | Trade name | Strength | Dosage form / route | Product TE source text | RLD / RS | Approval date | Source SHA-256 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 13:18:30 | 2026-09 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 | c2088c7a36db… | |
| 2026-09-14 22:38:34 | 2026-08 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 | 84e616aacf4f… | |
| 2026-08-18 06:07:40 | 2026-07 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 | caaa826d4ba7… | |
| 2026-02-19 14:30 UTC | 2026-02 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 | 011fe1cb6892… | |
| 2025-12-14 10:44 UTC · 2 captures of this ZIP | 2025-12 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 | 31067a03dcf5… | |
| 2025-08-23 18:47 UTC | 2025-08 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 | 6a471c1ec25d… | |
| 2025-03-22 03:13 UTC · 3 captures of this ZIP | 2025-03 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 | fd3edfee7708… | |
| 2025-02-26 10:13 UTC · 3 captures of this ZIP | 2025-02 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 | b8a1b40f171c… | |
| 2025-01-19 17:59 UTC · 7 captures of this ZIP | 2025-01 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 | 03ed91905a0d… | |
| 2024-12-13 21:23 UTC · 2 captures of this ZIP | 2024-12 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 | 2680178bc6a6… | |
| 2024-09-14 05:58 UTC · 2 captures of this ZIP | 2024-09 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 | 5bbf6a4d5a75… | |
| 2024-11-08 22:44 UTC · 3 captures of this ZIP | 2024-11 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 | d8e5a09893c0… | |
| 2024-10-29 15:01 UTC | 2024-10 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 | d06236e962d9… | |
| 2024-08-13 05:28 UTC · 3 captures of this ZIP | 2024-08 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 | 79d66fd596c7… | |
| 2024-07-13 05:37 UTC · 2 captures of this ZIP | 2024-07 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 | 301d65b070ca… | |
| 2024-06-18 03:08 UTC · 5 captures of this ZIP | 2024-06 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 | 1e350fbaab3a… | |
| 2024-05-31 18:47 UTC | 2024-05 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 | 8072bd15b7f6… | |
| 2022-06-29 02:47 UTC · 2 captures of this ZIP | 2022-06 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | AT | RS | 1991-01-10 | 5c6f7cd8ea54… |
| 2022-04-08 23:34 UTC | 2022-04 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | AT | RS | 1991-01-10 | 5d02ea3f76ae… |
| 2022-04-04 05:41 UTC | 2022-04 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | AT | RS | 1991-01-10 | 4b0b4de00fa7… |
| 2019-12-13 00:20 UTC | 2019-12 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | AT | RS | 1991-01-10 | 74a2ff9319b5… |
| 2022-03-09 01:35 UTC | 2022-03 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | AT | RS | 1991-01-10 | bb7c543d1eb4… |
| 2021-12-28 21:50 UTC | 2021-12 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | AT | RS | 1991-01-10 | 782e0a99824c… |
| 2021-05-05 16:15 UTC · 3 captures of this ZIP | 2021-05 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | AT | RS | 1991-01-10 | 87673890dc5c… |
| 2021-03-12 10:30 UTC | 2021-03 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | AT | RS | 1991-01-10 | 5aa47cf7b7d7… |
| 2020-12-22 03:56 UTC | 2020-12 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | AT | RS | 1991-01-10 | 8869cabd3fbd… |
| 2020-11-12 02:37 UTC | 2020-11 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | AT | RS | 1991-01-10 | c0c555d07b60… |
| 2019-12-14 00:12 UTC | 2019-12 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | AT | RS | 1991-01-10 | 3f01610625f2… |
| 2019-09-15 20:21 UTC | 2019-09 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | AT | RS | 1991-01-10 | b00525d2431f… |
| 2019-07-19 19:46 UTC | 2019-07 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | AT | RS | 1991-01-10 | ea99ee380514… |
| 2024-03-16 18:09 UTC · 4 captures of this ZIP | 2024-03 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 | 6a51e52b5d6a… | |
| 2024-02-18 07:12 UTC | 2024-02 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 | 1c564ffb4f44… | |
| 2023-12-20 04:57 UTC | 2023-12 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 | ea1830bbd6c7… | |
| 2023-11-28 05:40 UTC · 2 captures of this ZIP | 2023-11 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 | a72a2bbeb626… | |
| 2023-10-25 00:34 UTC · 2 captures of this ZIP | 2023-10 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 | 9b2671bbb829… | |
| 2023-07-15 15:27 UTC · 2 captures of this ZIP | 2023-07 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 | a67488948f0b… | |
| 2023-06-13 01:57 UTC · 3 captures of this ZIP | 2023-06 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 | 3f0d92c62455… | |
| 2023-05-13 08:27 UTC | 2023-05 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 | 053a50430f4f… | |
| 2023-01-26 05:58 UTC | 2023-01 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 | 3bdfa0b2c4d7… | |
| 2022-11-12 20:34 UTC · 5 captures of this ZIP | 2022-11 | A089996-001 | SELENIUM SULFIDE | 2.5% | LOTION/SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | RS | 1991-01-10 | 3a93d1ddd44b… |
| Captured | Edition | Application-product | TE code | Order | Source SHA-256 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-29 02:47 UTC · 2 captures of this ZIP | 2022-06 | A089996-001 | AT | 1 | 5c6f7cd8ea54… |
| 2022-04-08 23:34 UTC | 2022-04 | A089996-001 | AT | 1 | 5d02ea3f76ae… |
| 2022-04-04 05:41 UTC | 2022-04 | A089996-001 | AT | 1 | 4b0b4de00fa7… |
| 2019-12-13 00:20 UTC | 2019-12 | A089996-001 | AT | 1 | 74a2ff9319b5… |
| 2022-03-09 01:35 UTC | 2022-03 | A089996-001 | AT | 1 | bb7c543d1eb4… |
| 2021-12-28 21:50 UTC | 2021-12 | A089996-001 | AT | 1 | 782e0a99824c… |
| 2021-05-05 16:15 UTC · 3 captures of this ZIP | 2021-05 | A089996-001 | AT | 1 | 87673890dc5c… |
| 2021-03-12 10:30 UTC | 2021-03 | A089996-001 | AT | 1 | 5aa47cf7b7d7… |
| 2020-12-22 03:56 UTC | 2020-12 | A089996-001 | AT | 1 | 8869cabd3fbd… |
| 2020-11-12 02:37 UTC | 2020-11 | A089996-001 | AT | 1 | c0c555d07b60… |
| 2019-12-14 00:12 UTC | 2019-12 | A089996-001 | AT | 1 | 3f01610625f2… |
| 2019-09-15 20:21 UTC | 2019-09 | A089996-001 | AT | 1 | b00525d2431f… |
| 2019-07-19 19:46 UTC | 2019-07 | A089996-001 | AT | 1 | ea99ee380514… |
OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.
| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELENIUM SULFIDE | SELENIUM SULFIDE | Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 28b84e3c-ae44-40bb-93c4-2625e19f7e61 | 2025-05-31 | Warnings, Adverse reactions | 45802-040-64 45802-040 45802004064 88f77de3-64b1-4ef8-9b6f-39c54ba9f9e4 28b84e3c-ae44-40bb-93c4-2625e19f7e61 |
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