Selenium Sulfide (Selenium Sulfide Topical) - Description and Clinical Pharmacology

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DESCRIPTION

A liquid antiseborrheic, antifungal preparation for topical application. Selenium sulfide has the molecular formula SeS₂ and has a molecular weight of 143.09.

CONTAINS

Selenium sulfide 2.5%; bentonite, citric acid, cocoamphocarboxyglycinate, ethylene glycol monostearate, fragrance, glycerol monoricinoleate, lauramide DEA, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium phosphate (monobasic), titanium dioxide, and water.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

Selenium sulfide appears to have a cytostatic effect on cells of the epidermis and follicular epithelium, thus reducing corneocyte production.