Selenium Sulfide

Manufacturer
Bi-Coastal Pharma International LLC
Effective date
2022-01-18
Label type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL
Version
3
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-05-31 20:39:01

Label at a glance#

ProductSelenium Sulfide
Active ingredientSelenium Sulfide
Label structure13 sections

Dosage and administration

A liquid antiseborrehic, antifungal preparation for topical application. Each mL of Selenium Sulfide 2.25% Shampoo contains 22.5 mg selenium sulfide, ammonium lauryl sulfate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, chromium oxide green, citric acid, cocamidopropyl betaine, D&C yellow #8, diazolidinyl urea, edetate disodium, FD&C red #40, fragrance, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylparaben, p...

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Rx Only

DIRECTIONS

DESCRIPTION SECTION

A liquid antiseborrehic, antifungal preparation for topical application.

Each mL of Selenium Sulfide 2.25% Shampoo contains 22.5 mg selenium sulfide, ammonium lauryl sulfate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, chromium oxide green, citric acid, cocamidopropyl betaine, D&C yellow #8, diazolidinyl urea, edetate disodium, FD&C red #40, fragrance, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylparaben, panthenol, PPG-2 hydroxyethyl coco/isostearamide, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, titanium dioxide, tocopheryl acetate, urea, zinc pyrithione.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY SECTION

Selenium sulfide appears to have a cytostatic effect on cells of the epidermis and follicular epithelium, reducing corneocyte production.

PHARMACOKINETICS

PHARMACOKINETICS SECTION

The mechanism of action of topically applied selenium sulfide is not yet known.

INDICATIONS & USAGE

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

A liquid antiseborrheic, antifungal preparation for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp, dandruff and tinea versicolor. Urea hydrates and is useful for conditions such as dry scalp.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS SECTION

Contraindicated in persons with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the listed ingredients.

WARNINGS

WARNINGS SECTION

For external use only. Not for ophthalmic use. DO NOT USE ON BROKEN SKIN OR INFLAMED AREAS. If allergic reaction occurs, discontinue use. Avoid contact with eyes, genital areas and skin folds, as irritation and burning may result. If accidental contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.

PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS SECTION

This medication is to be used as directed by a physician. Not to be used when inflammation or exudation is present as increased absorption may occur.

CARCINOGENESIS

CARCINOGENESIS & MUTAGENESIS & IMPAIRMENT OF FERTILITY SECTION

Dermal application of 25% and 50% solutions of 2.5% selenium sulfide lotion on mice over an 88-week period indicated no carcinogenic effects.

USE IN PREGNANCY

PREGNANCY SECTION

CATEGORY C

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with this medication. It is also not known whether this product can cause fetal harm when applied to the body surfaces of a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Under ordinary circumstances, selenium sulfide 2.25% shampoo should not be used by pregnant women.

NURSING MOTHERS

NURSING MOTHERS SECTION

It is not known whether or not this drug is secreted in human milk. Because many drugs are secreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when this product is administered to a nursing woman.

PEDIATRIC USE

PEDIATRIC USE SECTION

Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

ADVERSE REACTIONS SECTION

In decreasing order of severity: skin irritation; occasional reports of increase in 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.

OVERDOSAGE

OVERDOSAGE SECTION

There are no documented reports of serious toxicity in humans resulting from acute ingestion of selenium sulfide 2.25% shampoo. However, acute toxicity studies in animals suggest that ingestion of large amounts could result in potential human toxicity. Evacuation of the stomach contents should be considered in cases of acute oral ingestion.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING

For seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Generally 2 applications each week for 2 weeks will control symptoms. Subsequently, shampoo may be used less frequently – weekly, every 2 weeks, every 3 to 4 weeks or as directed by a physician. Should not be applied more frequently than necessary to maintain control.

For tinea versicolor

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Apply to affected areas and lather with a small amount of water. Allow product to remain on skin for 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Repeat procedure once a day for seven days or as directed by a physician.

HOW SUPPLIED

HOW SUPPLIED SECTION

Selenium Sulfide 2.25% Shampoo is supplied in 180 mL bottles, NDC 42582-900-06.

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (between 59°F and 86°F). Brief exposure to temperatures up to 40°C (104°F) may be tolerated provided the mean kinetic temperature does not exceed 25°C (77°F); however, such exposure should be minimized. Protect from freezing.

KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Manufactured for:
Bi-Coastal Pharma International LLC
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 USA

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 180 mL Bottle Carton

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 42582-900-06

Rx Only

For topical use only
Not for ophthalmic use

Selenium
Sulfide 2.25%
Shampoo

180 mL

Bi-Coastal Pharma International LLC

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 180 mL Bottle Carton
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 180 mL Bottle Carton

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
706548selenium sulfide 2.25 % Medicated ShampooPSN3
706548selenium sulfide 22.5 MG/ML Medicated ShampooSCD3
706548selenium sulfide 2.25 % Medicated ShampooSY3

DailyMed Product Concepts#

Product concept, Relation, Version table
Product conceptRelationVersionEffective
8f43a274-9585-47cb-b427-0eb3e578384dProduct name120250623
4a998fa9-995e-4ea5-97ef-93a559305758Product name120200706
c94ccba7-2a03-4a3e-a891-d62a57340fb2Product name120180215

FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
42582-900-06Selenium Sulfide180 mL in 1 BOTTLESHAMPOO1803
42582-900-06Selenium Sulfide1 in 1 CARTONSHAMPOO13

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDCDashboard titleSPL versionValidationDashboard ZIP
42582-900SELENIUM SULFIDE SHAMPOO [BI-COASTAL PHARMA INTERNATIONAL LLC]3Legacy NDC, 2 package rows20220118_dacbcc5a-d37c-4ea3-8f47-35abb64c7519.zip

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
42582-900-06ML - Milliliter42582-900e78d2ffb-afa6-4268-b65e-ca7b1e09ef3112015-10-02

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
IngredientTypeUNIISPL versionUploaded
Selenium SulfideACTIVE INGREDIENTZ69D9E381Q1
Selenium SulfideACTIVE MOIETYZ69D9E381Q1
.alpha.-tocopherol acetateINACTIVE INGREDIENT9E8X80D2L01
ammonium lauryl sulfateINACTIVE INGREDIENTQ7AO2R1M0B1
chromic oxideINACTIVE INGREDIENTX5Z09SU8591
citric acid monohydrateINACTIVE INGREDIENT2968PHW8QP1
cocamidopropyl betaineINACTIVE INGREDIENT5OCF3O11KX1
diazolidinyl ureaINACTIVE INGREDIENTH5RIZ3MPW41
edetate disodiumINACTIVE INGREDIENT7FLD91C86K1
FD&C red no. 40INACTIVE INGREDIENTWZB9127XOA1
fluorescein sodiumINACTIVE INGREDIENT93X55PE38X1
hypromellosesINACTIVE INGREDIENT3NXW29V3WO1
magnesium aluminum silicateINACTIVE INGREDIENT6M3P64V0NC1
medium-chain triglyceridesINACTIVE INGREDIENTC9H2L21V7U1
methylparabenINACTIVE INGREDIENTA2I8C7HI9T1
panthenolINACTIVE INGREDIENTWV9CM0O67Z1
PPG-2 hydroxyethyl coco/isostearamideINACTIVE INGREDIENTEK4J71ZKEQ1
propylene glycolINACTIVE INGREDIENT6DC9Q167V31
propylparabenINACTIVE INGREDIENTZ8IX2SC1OH1
pyrithione zincINACTIVE INGREDIENTR953O2RHZ51
sodium citrateINACTIVE INGREDIENT1Q73Q2JULR1
titanium dioxideINACTIVE INGREDIENT15FIX9V2JP1
ureaINACTIVE INGREDIENT8W8T17847W1
waterINACTIVE INGREDIENT059QF0KO0R1

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
42582-90042582-900-06

Ingredients#

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