Selenium Sulfide Topical Dosage

Usual Adult Dose for Seborrheic Dermatitis

Selenium sulfide topical 2.25% shampoo:
Use twice weekly until symptoms are controlled. Then weekly, every 2 weeks, every 3 to 4 weeks. Do not use more frequently than needed to control symptoms.

Selenium sulfide topical 1.00% shampoo:
Shake well. Shampoo and rinse thoroughly. For best results, use regularly at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor.

Selenium sulfide foam:
Apply to affected area twice a day.
Selenium sulfide foam should be rubbed into the skin until it is completely absorbed.
Shake well and invert to administer.

Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Versicolor

Selenium sulfide topical 2.25% shampoo:
Apply to affected areas and lather with a small amount of water. Allow the product to stay on the skin for 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Repeat this procedure once a day for 7 days or as directed by a physician.

Selenium sulfide foam:
Apply to affected area twice a day.
Selenium sulfide foam should be rubbed into the skin until it is completely absorbed.
Shake well and invert to administer.

Renal Dose Adjustments

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Liver Dose Adjustments

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Dialysis

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