VICHY LABORATOIRES DERCOS Selenium Sulfide Anti-Dandruff Selenium Sulfide, micronized 6 mg/mL Shampoo, 390 mL
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Other antifungals for topical use class.
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Selenium sulfide, an anti-infective agent, relieves itching and flaking of the scalp and removes the dry, scaly particles that are commonly referred to as dandruff or seborrhea. It is also used to treat tinea versicolor, a fungal infection of the skin. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗- Selenium sulfide is used on your scalp to fight dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis — a skin condition that causes oily, scaly, itchy patches. It helps relieve the flaking, itching,...
- What is selenium sulfide actually used for?
- Most selenium sulfide shampoos recommend using at least twice a week for best results. Some products suggest using it every time you shampoo for maximum dandruff control. Always ch...
- There have been occasional reports of hair discoloration, especially in people with bleached, tinted, gray, or permed hair. The good news is that rinsing your hair thoroughly — for...
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A synthetic polymer that absorbs water and forms a thick, gel-like substance. In medicines, it works as a thickener and stabilizer to improve texture and help ingredients stay mixed together in creams, gels, and lotions.
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A weak organic acid derived from citrus fruits or made through fermentation. It works as a buffer to control pH, a preservative to extend shelf life, and a flavoring agent in medications.
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A mild cleansing agent derived from coconut oil. It's used in medicines as a surfactant to help dissolve or distribute other ingredients evenly throughout the formulation.
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A synthetic yellow dye used to color medicines. It helps make tablets, capsules, and liquids visually distinct so patients can easily identify their medication.
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Dimethicone is a silicone-based oil that acts as an anti-foaming agent and lubricant in medicines. It reduces gas bubbles in liquid formulations and helps coat and protect the stomach lining when ingested.
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A waxy compound made from glycol and stearic acid. It's used as an emulsifier to help blend oil and water-based ingredients, and as a thickener to give the medicine its desired texture and consistency.
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A cooling compound from mint plants used as a flavoring agent and to create a fresh sensation in medicines. It helps mask bitter tastes and improve how the product feels in the mouth.
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Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3, a water-soluble nutrient. In medicines, it may be added as a nutritional supplement or to support skin health, though its primary role here is as an active ingredient rather than a traditional inactive filler.
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A synthetic liquid derived from propylene glycol and cetyl alcohol, used as an emulsifier and solubilizer to help mix oil and water-based ingredients and keep the medicine uniform throughout.
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A beta hydroxy acid derived from willow bark or synthesized chemically. In topical medicines, it acts as a keratolytic agent that helps soften and shed dead skin cells, improving penetration of active ingredients.
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Sodium benzoate is a salt derived from benzoic acid, a preservative. It's added to medicines to prevent growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that could spoil the product.
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Sodium chloride is common table salt. It's used in medicines as a buffer to maintain proper pH, as a filler to add bulk, or to adjust the osmotic balance in liquid formulations.
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A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
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Sodium laureth sulfate is a mild detergent and surfactant derived from coconut oil or petroleum. It helps mix oil and water in formulations and is often used as a cleaning or foaming agent in topical products like shampoos and cleansers.
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A detergent and foaming agent derived from coconut or palm oil. In medications, it helps break down and mix oil and water-based ingredients, aids in tablet disintegration, and improves how the drug dissolves and spreads in the mouth or digestive system.
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| Price system | Per g | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| VICHY LABORATOIRES DERCOS Selenium Sulfide Anti-Dandruff 6 mg/mLthis 49967-0974-03 | L'Oreal | 390 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Naturaltech Purifying Anti-Dandruff .6 g/100mL 64724-1016-02 | Davines | 250 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| VICHY LABORATOIRES Dercos Selenium Sulfide Anti-dandruff 6 mg/mL 83342-0974-01 | PRODUCTOS | 50 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 49967-0974-01 | 50 mL in 1 TUBE (49967-974-01) | 2024-10-01 | Active |
| 49967-0974-02 | 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (49967-974-02) / 200 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC | 2024-10-01 | Active |
| 49967-0974-03 You're viewing this | 390 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (49967-974-03) | 2024-10-01 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses controls the symptoms of dandruff fights recurrence of the symptoms of dandruff controls scalp itching associated with dandruff
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions for best results, use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor shake well wet hair and apply small amount of shampoo massage vigorously leave on for 2 minutes rinse well
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient Selenium sulfide, micronized 0.6%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients water, sodium laureth sulfate, glycol distearate, dimethicone, coco-betaine, sodium lauryl sulfate, glycerin, carbomer, citric acid, menthol, niacinamide, PPG-5-ceteth-20, salicylic acid, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, yellow 10, fragrance
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Antidandruff