What is the most important information I should know about selenium sulfide topical?
Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If it does get into any of
these areas, rinse with
water. Do not use selenium sulfide topical on
sunburned, windburned, dry,
chapped, or broken skin.
Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve
before the infection is completely cleared.
Do not cover treated skin with a bandage or other dressing unless your doctor has told you
to. A light cotton-gauze bandage may be used to protect clothing. Wear loose-fitting clothing
made of cotton and other natural fibers until your infection is healed.
Stop using selenium sulfide and call your doctor if you have unusual or severe
blistering, itching, redness, peeling, dryness, or
irritation of the skin.
What is selenium sulfide topical?
Selenium sulfide is an antifungal medication. It prevents fungus from growing on your
skin.
Selenium sulfide topical (for the skin) is used to treat dandruff, seborrhea, and tinea
versicolor (a fungus that discolors the skin).
Selenium sulfide topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication
guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using selenium sulfide topical?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to selenium sulfide.
FDA pregnancy category C. Selenium sulfide may be harmful to an unborn baby.
Tell your doctor if you are
pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether selenium sulfide passes into breast milk or if it could harm a
nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a
baby.
How should I use selenium sulfide topical?
Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do
not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
Shake the selenium sulfide foam well just before each use.
Wash your hands after applying this medication.
Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve
before the infection is completely cleared.
Do not cover treated skin with a bandage or other dressing unless your doctor has told you
to. A light cotton-gauze bandage may be used to protect clothing.
Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the
medicine canister away from open flame, and do not puncture the can.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose,
wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not apply extra
medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this
medicine.
An overdose of selenium sulfide topical is not likely to produce life-threatening side
effects.
What should I avoid while using selenium sulfide topical?
Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina. If it does
get into any of these areas, rinse with water. Do not use selenium sulfide topical on sunburned,
windburned, dry, chapped, or broken skin.
Avoid covering treated skin areas with tight-fitting, synthetic clothing that doesn't allow
air circulation. Wear loose-fitting clothing made of cotton and other natural fibers until your
infection is healed.
What are the possible side effects of selenium sulfide topical?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these
signs of an allergic
reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using selenium sulfide and call your doctor if you have unusual or severe
blistering, itching, redness, peeling, dryness, or irritation of the skin.
Less serious side effects may occur and you may have none at all. Tell your doctor about
any unusual or bothersome side effect.
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