Individual generic drug information

selenium

Reference monograph

Part of registered formulation

THIAMINE +RIBOFLAVIN + PYRIDOXINE + NICOTINAMIDE + FOLIC ACID + ASCORBIC ACID + COLECALCIFEROL + ACETYL CYSTEINE + GLYCINE + GLUTAMIC ACID + CHROMIUM + VANADIUM + ZINC + SELENIUM

Reference record: Selenium
Source: BNF 80 (2020–2021)
Printed source pages: 1363
Age groups indexed: 2

Individual active ingredientSource records are displayed separately

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Overview

Extracted information for Selenium only.

Indications And Dose

Seborrhoeic dermatitis | Dandruff ▶TO THE SKIN USING SHAMPOO ▶Child 5–17 years: Apply twice weekly for 2 weeks, then apply once weekly for 2 weeks, then apply as required ▶Adult: Apply twice weekly for 2 weeks, then apply once weekly for 2 weeks, then apply as required Pityriasis versicolor ▶TO THE SKIN USING SHAMPOO ▶Adult: Apply once daily for 7 days, apply to the affected area and leave on for 10 minutes before rinsing off. The course may be repeated if necessary. Diluting with a small amount of water prior to application can reduce irritation Skin l UNLICENSED USE The use of selenium sulﬁde shampoo as a lotion for the treatment of pityriasis (tinea) versicolor is an unlicensed indication.

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Safety

Extracted information for Selenium only.

Interactions

→Appendix 1: selenium

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Dose and formulations

Extracted information for Selenium only.

Medicinal Forms

There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Shampoo EXCIPIENTS: May contain Fragrances ▶Selsun (Chattem (U.K.) Ltd) Selenium sulfide 25 mg per 1 ml Selsun 2.5% shampoo | 50 ml p £1.61 DT = £1.61 | 100 ml p £2.15 DT = £2.15 | 150 ml p £3.06 DT = £3.06 Alopecia 7.1 Other drugs used for Alopecia Finasteride, p. 831 VASODILATORS › VASODILATOR ANTIHYPERTENSIVES

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Clinical care

Extracted information for Selenium only.

Patient And Carer Advice

Avoid using 48 hours before or after applying hair colouring, straightening or waving preparations.

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Dose text by age group

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Children

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Apply twice weekly for 2 weeks, then

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Candidate age grouping · source page 1363

Adults

First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.

Apply twice weekly for 2 weeks, then apply once

This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.

Candidate age grouping · source page 1363

Adults

First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.

Apply once daily for 7 days, apply to the affected

This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.

Candidate age grouping · source page 1363

Age labels are extracted from the printed dose headings and require clinical review. Confirm current local guidance, dose, route, formulation, contraindications and interactions before prescribing.

Individual generic drug information

selenium

Reference monograph

Part of registered formulation

THIAMINE +RIBOFLAVIN + PYRIDOXINE + NICOTINAMIDE + FOLIC ACID + ASCORBIC ACID + COLECALCIFEROL + ACETYL CYSTEINE + GLYCINE + GLUTAMIC ACID + CHROMIUM + VANADIUM + ZINC + SELENIUM

Reference record: Selenium
Source: BNF 80 (2020–2021)
Printed source pages: 1363
Age groups indexed: 2

Individual active ingredientSource records are displayed separately

Some source sections could not be separated reliably in the extraction. Review the printed source pages when a field is missing or incomplete.

Overview

Extracted information for Selenium only.

Indications And Dose

Source page 1363

Safety

Extracted information for Selenium only.

Interactions

→Appendix 1: selenium

Source page 1363

Dose and formulations

Extracted information for Selenium only.

Medicinal Forms

Source page 1363

Clinical care

Extracted information for Selenium only.

Patient And Carer Advice

Avoid using 48 hours before or after applying hair colouring, straightening or waving preparations.

Source page 1363

Dose text by age group

Filter the extracted dose blocks for this individual drug.

Children

First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.

Apply twice weekly for 2 weeks, then

This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.

Candidate age grouping · source page 1363

Adults

First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.

Apply twice weekly for 2 weeks, then apply once

This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.

Candidate age grouping · source page 1363

Adults

First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.

Apply once daily for 7 days, apply to the affected

This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.

Candidate age grouping · source page 1363

Age labels are extracted from the printed dose headings and require clinical review. Confirm current local guidance, dose, route, formulation, contraindications and interactions before prescribing.