ANTISEBORRHEICS (Topical)

Brand & Generic Names

Buf-Bar	Head & Shoulders Intensive
Capitrol	Treatment Regular
CHLOROXINE	Formula Dandruff Lotion
DHS Zinc	Shampoo
Danex	Head & Shoulders Intensive
Dan-Gard	Treatment 2 in 1 Formula
Episel	Dandruff Lotion Shampoo
Exsel	Meted Maximum Strength
Glo-Sel	Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Head & Shoulders	with Conditioners
Head & Shoulders Anti-	PYRITHIONE
dandruff Cream Shampoo	SALICYLIC ACID,
Normal to Dry Formula	SULFUR AND COAL TAR
Head & Shoulders Anti-	Sebex-T Tar Shampoo
dandruff Cream Shampoo	Sebulex Conditioning
Normal to Oily Formula	Suspension Shampoo
Head & Shoulders Anti-	Sebulex Lotion Shampoo
dandruff Lotion Shampoo	Sebulon
Normal to Dry Formula	Sebutone
Head & Shoulders Anti-	SELENIUM SULFIDE
dandruff Lotion Shampoo	Selsun
Normal to Oily Formula	Selsun Blue
Head & Shoulders Anti-	Selsun Blue Regular Formula
dandruff Lotion Shampoo	SULFUR (scalp)
2 in 1 Formula	Theraplex Z
Head & Shoulders Dry Scalp	Vanseb-T
Conditioning Formula	Vanseb Cream Dandruff
Lotion Shampoo	Shampoo
Head & Shoulders Dry Scalp	Vanseb Lotion Dandruff
Regular Formula Lotion	Shampoo
Shampoo	Zincon
Head & Shoulders Dry Scalp	ZNP
2 in 1 Formula Lotion
Shampoo
Head & Shoulders Intensive
Treatment Conditioning
Formula Dandruff Lotion
Shampoo

Basic Information

• Habit forming? No
• Prescription needed? Yes
• Available as generic? No
• Drug class: Antiseborrheic

Uses

Treats dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis of scalp.

Dosage & Usage Information

How to use:
Wet hair and scalp.
Apply enough medicine to form lather.
Rub in well. Keep away from eyes.
Allow to remain on scalp 3 to 5 minutes then rinse.
Repeat above steps once.

When to use:
As directed by doctor. Twice a week for shampoo is average.

If you forget a dose:
Use as soon as you remember.

What drug does:
Slows cell growth in scales on scalp.

Time lapse before drug works:
Varies a great deal. If no improvement in 2 weeks, notify doctor.

Don't use with:
Other scalp preparations without notifying doctor.
Any other medicine without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.

Overdose

SYMPTOMS:
None expected.

WHAT TO DO:

• Not for internal use. If child accidentally swallows, call poison-control center.
• Dial 911 (emergency) or O (operator) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately.
• See EMERGENCY Information.

Possible Adverse Reactions or Side Effects

Life-threatening:

None expected.

Common:

None expected.

Infrequent:

• Irritation not present before using, rash.
• Dryness or itching scalp.

Rare:

None expected.

Warnings & Precautions

Don't use if:

• You have had an allergic reaction to chloroxine, clioquinol (iodochlorhydroxyquin), iodoquinol (diiodohydroxyquin) or edate sodium.
• Scalp is blistered or infected with oozing or raw areas.

Before you start, consult your doctor:
If you are allergic to anything.

Over age 60:
No problems expected.

Pregnancy:
No problems expected, but check with doctor.

Breast-feeding:
No problems expected, but check with doctor.

Infants & children:
No problems expected, but check with doctor.

Prolonged use:
No problems expected, but check with doctor.

Skin & sunlight:
No problems expected, but check with doctor.

Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
No problems expected, but check with doctor.

Discontinuing:
No problems expected, but check with doctor.

Others:

• If medicine accidentally gets into eyes, flush them immediately with cool water.
• Heat and moisture in bathroom medicine cabinet can cause breakdown of medicine. Store someplace else.
• Keep cool, but don't freeze.

Possible Interaction with Other Drugs

GENERIC NAME	COMBINED EFFECT
------------------------	-----------------------
Other medical	May accentuate
shampoos	adverse reactions of each medicine.

Possible Interaction with Other Substances

INTERACTS WITH	COMBINED EFFECT
---------------	---------------
Alcohol:	None expected.
Beverages:	None expected.
Cocaine:	None expected.
Foods:	None expected.
Marijuana:	None expected.
Tobacco:	None expected.