Selsun Blue Medicated Alternatives Compared
| Selsun Blue Medicated (selenium sulfide) | Ketoconazole topical | Nizoral Shampoo (ketoconazole) |
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| Selsun Blue Medicated (selenium sulfide) | Ketoconazole topical | Nizoral Shampoo (ketoconazole) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Seborrheic Dermatitis, Dandruff. Selsun Blue Medicated may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Seborrheic Dermatitis, Cutaneous Candidiasis, Androgenetic Alopecia, Dandruff, Tinea Corporis, Tinea Cruris, Tinea Pedis, Tinea Versicolor. Ketoconazole topical may also be used for... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Dandruff. Nizoral Shampoo may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Selsun Blue Medicated (selenium sulfide) | More about Ketoconazole topical | More about (ketoconazole) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||
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Selsun Blue Medicated has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Ketoconazole topical has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 44 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Nizoral Shampoo has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||
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View all Selsun Blue Medicated side effects |
View all Ketoconazole topical side effects |
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| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Other selenium sulfide brands include: Dandrex, Exsel, Glo-Sel, Head & Shoulders Intensive Treatment, SelRx, Selsun Blue Normal to Oily, Tersi Foam | Extina, Ketodan, Kuric, Nizoral A-D, Nizoral Shampoo, Nizoral Topical, Xolegel | Other ketoconazole brands include: Extina, Ketodan, Kuric, Nizoral A-D, Nizoral Topical, Xolegel | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||||||||||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||
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December 31, 1985 |
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