14:02 Page 1 What’s in Selsun suspension? The name of your treatment is Selsun suspension, it contains selenium sulphide 2.5% w/v as the active ingredient. Other ingredients are: bentonite, titanium dioxide, citric acid, sodium acid phosphate, glyceryl monoricinoleate S, monoethanolamine lauryl sulphate, Empigen BB, perfume, sodium chloride and purified water. Patient Information Leaflet suspension (shampoo containing selenium sulphide 2.5% w/v) It is a thick, beige suspension available in plastic bottles containing 50ml, 100ml or 150ml. MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR DANDRUFF What is Selsun suspension? It is a medicated shampoo used to treat dandruff and seborrhoea dermatitis (a greasy, crusting, itching scalp caused by excess oil). It works against dandruff in two ways; by reducing greasiness of the scalp and by slowing down growth of the layer of skin cells on the scalp that cause dandruff. Please read this leaflet carefully before you use Selsun suspension. It summarises the information available. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist. PL Holder : Chattem (UK) Ltd, Basingstoke, Hampshire, England RG21 6YH Leaflet Selsun - Recto - Chattem - Angleterre - List D613 31 01747 02 Noir Violet PMS 266 Bleu PMS 312 18 N.A. A 0139 N.A. 210 x 120 mm Product Licence Holder: Chattem (UK) Ltd, Basingstoke, Hampshire, England RG21 6YH 10710110 15/01/03 Manufacturer: Abbott France SA, Usine de l’Isle 28380 Saint-Rémy-sur-Avre, France Before using Selsun suspension Do not use this product if: ● you are allergic to any of the ingredients ● you are pregnant ● you are breastfeeding your baby Should be applied only to the scalp and must not be swallowed. You must avoid getting in your eyes or letting it come into contact with broken or inflamed areas. 31 01747 02 31 01747 02 Selsun 14:02 Page 2 Rinse thoroughly from the hair before dyeing, tinting or perming. It should not be used for two days before or after any of these hair treatments. Take out hairgrips and remove jewellery before use and avoid contact with metal surfaces. Do not let Selsun suspension come into contact with broken skin or inflamed areas and try not to get it in your eyes. If it does, wash immediately with lots of cold water. If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice immediately. Swallowing Selsun suspension can cause nausea and vomiting. Do not use to treat children under 5 years old. Using Selsun suspension Adults, (including elderly) and children over 5 years old: It should be used twice a week for the first two weeks and then once a week for the next two weeks. After this first course of treatment, it should not be used more often than is needed to control your scalp condition. Shake bottle well, before using. Wet the hair and then massage enough onto your scalp to form a lather. Leave for three minutes. Rinse thoroughly and repeat. What problems can Selsun suspension cause? It can rarely cause problems such as itching and redness of the scalp. If this occurs, stop using it. Increased hair loss may occur when treating any scalp condition. Dryness or greasiness of the hair or scalp may increase after use. Discoloration of the hair may occur when using. This can be avoided or minimised by thorough rinsing of the hair after treatment. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any other side effects not mentioned above. Leaflet Selsun - Verso - Chattem - Angleterre - List D613 31 01747 02 Noir N.A. N.A. A 0139 N.A. 210 x 120 mm How should Selsun suspension be stored? Do not use after its ‘use by’ (exp) date, which is printed on the bottle, or if it shows signs of deterioration. If the bottle is out of date, return it to your pharmacist and if necessary, get a new prescription from your doctor. 10710110 15/01/03 Keep your bottle in a safe place, where children cannot see or reach it. If they drink Selsun suspension, it could harm them. Do not store above 25°C. If you have any questions about this treatment not answered by this leaflet, contact your doctor or pharmacist. This leaflet applies only to Selsun suspension and was prepared in September 2002. 31 01747 02 31 01747 02 Selsun
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