Selsun Topical Suspension is an antifungal medication, primarily used to treat seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff or scaly patches and red skin on the scalp), and tinea versicolor (a fungus that discolours the skin). Dandruff is a skin condition that causes itchy and scaly white or greyish flakes on the scalp skin.

Selsun Topical Suspension contains Selenium sulphide, an antifungal agent. It relieves itching and flaking of the scalp and removes the dry, scaly particles. It reduces skin damage due to infection, decreases flaking or scaling of the skin and helps in new skin formation. It blocks the enzymes that are involved in epithelial tissue growth.

Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection. Selsun Topical Suspension is for external use only. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose or mouth, rinse with cold water. Selsun Topical Suspension has common side effects like dry scalp, skin irritation or temporary hair loss. These side effects usually do not require medical attention and gradually resolve during the treatment. If you experience any other symptoms you think may be due to Selsun Topical Suspension, please consult your doctor for further advice.

Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Selsun Topical Suspension or other medications. Please check with your doctor before using Selsun Topical Suspension if you have any other skin infections. Selenium sulfide in Selsun Topical Suspension may harm the foetus when applied to a pregnant woman's body surfaces or can affect reproduction capacity. Hence it is advised that pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult the doctor before starting Selsun Topical Suspension. Selsun Topical Suspension is not recommended in children younger than two years. 

Selsun Topical Suspension consists of Selenium sulphide, an antifungal agent that relieves itching and flaking of the scalp and removes the dry, scaly particles. It reduces skin damage due to infection, decreases flaking or scaling of the skin and helps in new skin formation. It blocks the enzymes that are involved in epithelial tissue growth. Selenium sulfide is a mineral compound used to treat dandruff, seborrhoea, and tinea versicolor. 

• Dry scalp

• Skin irritation 

• Temporary hair loss

Before using Selsun Topical Suspension, let your doctor know if you have a history of skin infections and allergic reactions to Selenium sulfide. Selsun Topical Suspension is intended for topical (for skin use) only, and avoid using it on red, broken and irritated skin. Do not cover the affected areas with a dressing or bandage unless the doctor advised. If you are wearing gold, silver or other metallic objects, please remove them while using Selsun Topical Suspension to avoid discolouration. When treated for tinea versicolor, Selenium sulfide in Selsun Topical Suspension may harm the foetus when applied to a pregnant woman's body surfaces or can affect reproduction capacity. Hence, it is advised that pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult the doctor before starting Selsun Topical Suspension. 

Drug-Drug Interaction: Please inform your doctor if you use any medicines, including herbal and vitamin supplements. 

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found or established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of allergic reactions to medicines and other skin infections before using Selsun Topical Suspension.

• Avoid overusing the styling tools like blow dryers, curling rods, and chemical dying, which can cause loss of natural hair oils and cause dandruff and hair fall.

• Regular oiling helps in the blood circulation of the scalp and nourishes the roots.

• Washing your hair twice a week with a good shampoo and conditioner can also improve your dandruff.

• Practise yoga and meditation to control your stress, which is the greatest enemy of hair fall.

• Get your regular medical examinations done to keep a check on your hormonal profile and nutritional deficiencies.

It is advised to reach out to your doctor if you do not notice any improvement after 2-4 weeks of treatment. 

Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition that causes an itchy rash with dry, flaky scales on the skin that contains oil glands, such as the scalp, face, back and upper chest. It may also cause stubborn dandruff.

Dandruff is a skin condition that causes flaking of the scalp skin. Symptoms include skin flakes on the scalp, hair, eyebrows, shoulders, and itchy scalp. Dandruff can be caused by irritated/oily skin, the development of fungus on the scalp, dry skin, sensitivity to hair care products like shampoos or other hair treatments, and skin conditions like psoriasis.

Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection that causes small, discoloured patches of skin.