Selenium Sulfide
- Generic Name
- Selenium Sulfide
- Brand Names
- Selrx, Selsun Blue
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- S2Se
- CAS Number
- 7488-56-4
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- Z69D9E381Q
Overview
Selenium Sulfide is an antifungal agent as well as a cytostatic agent, slowing the growth of hyperproliferative cells in seborrhea. Selenium Sulfide is the active ingredient often used in shampoos for the treatment of dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis and tinea capitis, a fungal infection that is primarily a disease of preadolescent children.
Background
Selenium Sulfide is an antifungal agent as well as a cytostatic agent, slowing the growth of hyperproliferative cells in seborrhea. Selenium Sulfide is the active ingredient often used in shampoos for the treatment of dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis and tinea capitis, a fungal infection that is primarily a disease of preadolescent children.
Indication
For treatment of tinea versicolor, tinea capitis, dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp.
Associated Conditions
- Dandruff
- Pityriasis versicolor
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
Clinical Trials
Title | Posted | Study ID | Phase | Status | Sponsor |
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No clinical trials found
No clinical trials found for this drug
FDA Approved Products
Product Name | Manufacturer | Route | Strength | Approved | NDC Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Selenium Sulfide | Cameron Pharmaceuticals, LLC | TOPICAL | 23 mg in 1 mL | 2021/04/01 | 42494-336 |
Selenium Sulfide | Bryant Ranch Prepack | TOPICAL | 23 mg in 1 mL | 2020/10/03 | 63629-1149 |
SELENIUM SULFIDE | KMM Pharmaceuticals, LLC | TOPICAL | 23 mg in 1 mL | 2022/02/28 | 52187-550 |
SELENIUM SULFIDE | Physicians Total Care, Inc. | TOPICAL | 2.5 g in 100 mL | 2012/11/26 | 54868-1362 |
Selenium Sulfide | Laser Pharmaceuticals, LLC | TOPICAL | 22.5 mg in 1 mL | 2022/09/13 | 16477-422 |
Selenium Sulfide | Bowyn Labs, LLC | TOPICAL | 23 mg in 1 mL | 2023/09/07 | 52191-350 |
SELENIUM SULFIDE | RPK Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | TOPICAL | 2.5 mg in 100 mL | 2021/10/11 | 53002-8260 |
Selenium Sulfide | Method Pharmaceuticals, LLC | TOPICAL | 22.5 mg in 1 mL | 2023/12/12 | 58657-478 |
Selenium Sulfide | Central Texas Community Health Centers | TOPICAL | 25 mg in 1 mL | 2016/01/25 | 76413-123 |
Selenium Sulfide | Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC | TOPICAL | 22.5 mg in 1 mL | 2023/01/04 | 69367-229 |
EMA Approved Products
Medicine Name | EMA Number | Auth. Holder | Country | Drug Type | Status | Issued | Opinion | Revision |
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No EMA products found
No EMA products found for this drug
Singapore Approved Products
Product Name | Manufacturer | Dosage Form | Strength | Approved | Approval No. | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SELSUN SUSPENSION 2.5% | Interthai Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Ltd. | SHAMPOO | 25mg/ml | 1990/09/17 | SIN05069P | Yes |
SELDRON CLEANING LOTION 2.5% w/v | ICM PHARMA PTE. LTD. | LOTION | 2.5% w/v | 1998/10/29 | SIN10324P | Yes |
China Approved Products
Product Name | Approval No. | Manufacturer | Dosage Form | Trade Name | Strength | Type | Status | Date | Import |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Selenium Sulfide Lotion | 国药准字H10890059 | 大有药业扬州有限公司 | 洗剂 | N/A | 2.5% | Chemical Drug | Approved | 2020/05/22 | Domestic |
Selenium Sulfide Lotion | 国药准字H10800003 | 江苏迪赛诺制药有限公司 | 洗剂 | 希尔生 | 2.5%(g/g) | Chemical Drug | Approved | 2020/07/24 | Domestic |
Australia Approved Products
Product Name | ARTG ID | Sponsor | Status | Reg. Date | Ingredient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Selsun 2.5% Suspension | 150191 | B J Pharma Pty Ltd | Active | 2008/02/18 | selenium sulfide |
SELSUN GOLD selenium sulfide 25mg/ml application bottle | 29682 | Sanofi-Aventis Healthcare Pty Ltd T/A Sanofi Consumer Healthcare | Active | 1991/10/21 | selenium sulfide |