The average cost for 1 bottle of 180ml of 2.25% of Selenium Sulfide is $46.31 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 70.80% off the average retail price of $158.61.
Bottle of shampooDosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
180ml of 2.25% | 1 bottle | $46.31 | $46.31 |
180ml of 2.3% | 1 bottle | $52.89 | $52.89 |
Bottle of lotionDosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
118ml of 2.5% | 1 bottle | $10.13 | $10.13 |
Typical dosage for Selenium Sulfide
Selenium Sulfide comes in both a shampoo and lotion. The 2.3% shampoo is only approved for adults, while the 2.25% shampoo can be used by people 12 years and older. The 2.5% lotion can be used by both adults and children.
Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp
- 2.25% and 2.3% shampoo: Shake the bottle well before using. Wet your hair, apply Selenium Sulfide onto the scalp and massage gently into a full lather, then rinse off thoroughly. Use twice a week for 2 weeks to control symptoms, then less frequently or as instructed by your prescriber to keep symptoms under control.
- 2.5% lotion: Shake the bottle well before using. Wet your hair and massage 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls of Selenium Sulfide onto the scalp. Allow the medication to remain on the scalp for 2 to 3 minutes, then rinse the scalp thoroughly and repeat. Use twice a week for the first 2 weeks to control symptoms, then less frequently or as instructed by your prescriber to keep symptoms under control.
Tinea versicolor (fungal skin infection)
- 2.25% and 2.3% shampoo: Shake the bottle well before using. Wet the skin, apply Selenium Sulfide to the affected area(s) and massage gently into a full lather. Allow Selenium Sulfide to remain on the skin for 10 minutes, then rinse off thoroughly. Do this once daily for 7 days or as instructed by your prescriber.
- 2.5% lotion: Shake the bottle well before using. Apply Selenium Sulfide to the affected area(s) and lather with a small amount of water. Allow Selenium Sulfide to remain on the skin for 10 minutes, then rinse off thoroughly. Do this once daily for 7 days or as instructed by your prescriber.
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