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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.

Indication

For treatment of tinea versicolor, tinea capitis, dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp.

Associated Conditions

  • Dandruff
  • Pityriasis versicolor
  • Seborrheic Dermatitis

Clinical Trials

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Posted
Study ID
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No clinical trials found

No clinical trials found for this drug

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Bi-Coastal Pharma International LLC
42582-900
TOPICAL
22.5 mg in 1 mL
3/2/2020
Bryant Ranch Prepack
72162-1666
TOPICAL
22.5 mg in 1 mL
9/14/2023
Bryant Ranch Prepack
63629-1149
TOPICAL
23 mg in 1 mL
10/3/2020
Laser Pharmaceuticals, LLC
16477-423
TOPICAL
23 mg in 1 mL
9/13/2022
RPK Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
53002-8260
TOPICAL
2.5 mg in 100 mL
10/11/2021
A-S Medication Solutions
50090-2166
TOPICAL
25 mg in 1 mL
1/16/2019
Cameron Pharmaceuticals, LLC
42494-336
TOPICAL
23 mg in 1 mL
4/1/2021
Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC
69367-229
TOPICAL
22.5 mg in 1 mL
1/4/2023
Method Pharmaceuticals, LLC
58657-478
TOPICAL
22.5 mg in 1 mL
12/12/2023
Bryant Ranch Prepack
63629-1148
TOPICAL
22.5 mg in 1 mL
10/2/2020

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
SELSUN SUSPENSION 2.5%
SIN05069P
SHAMPOO
25mg/ml
9/17/1990
SELDRON CLEANING LOTION 2.5% w/v
SIN10324P
LOTION
2.5% w/v
10/29/1998

NMPA Drug Approvals

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Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
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Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
SELSUN BLUE GOLD ANTI-DANDRUFF SHAMPOO 1%W/W
N/A
N/A
N/A
9/9/2015

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
Selsun 2.5% Suspension
150191
B J Pharma Pty Ltd
Medicine
A
2/18/2008
SELSUN GOLD selenium sulfide 25mg/ml application bottle
29682
Medicine
A
10/21/1991

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
SELSUN BLUE, NORMAL OILY HAIR
chattem canada
00483796
Shampoo - Topical
1.0 %
12/31/1980
MOISTURIZING SELSUN BLUE
chattem canada
01951653
Shampoo - Topical
1.0 %
12/31/1996
SELSUN BLUE, 2-IN-1
chattem canada
00709069
Shampoo - Topical
1 %
12/31/1986

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

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Company
Registration Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Prescription Type
Status
No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

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Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

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Company
License Number
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Strength
Approval Date
No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

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No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

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MA Number
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Active Ingredient
Authorization Date
No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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