Sebulex Shampoo: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Quick overview

Sebulex Shampoo contains salicylic acid and sulfur, and it belongs to the miscellaneous topical agents drug class. It is a medicated shampoo applied to the scalp to treat dandruff and related conditions that cause flaking, itching, and irritation. The shampoo works by helping skin cells shed more easily and by using sulfur to support the skin's response to these conditions.

What is Sebulex Shampoo

Sebulex is a medicated shampoo that contains salicylic acid and sulfur. It is used on the scalp to treat dandruff and related skin conditions.

Sebulex Shampoo uses

• Dandruff
• Itchy scalp
• Scalp scaling
• Flaky skin on the scalp
• Seborrheic dermatitis symptoms

Benefits of Sebulex Shampoo

• Helps remove scalp flakes.
• Reduces itching and scaling.
• Helps control dandruff.
• Removes excess dead skin.
• Helps keep the scalp cleaner.

How Sebulex Shampoo works

Salicylic acid helps skin cells shed more easily so pores don't get clogged and new skin can grow. Sulfur is converted into a substance in the skin that causes slight widening of blood vessels and can kill certain parasites.

Sebulex Shampoo dosage

Wet your hair before applying the shampoo. Apply a small amount to the scalp; the amount may vary depending on how severe the condition is. Massage into the scalp for a few minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water. Use once or twice a week.

Do not use other medicated shampoos or soaps on the same area without checking with your doctor. Do not use abrasive soaps, alcohol-containing products, other acne treatments, or skin products that dry the skin on the same area as this shampoo, unless your doctor tells you to.

Use exactly as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist.

Available forms and strengths

• Topical shampoo
• Topical cream

Side effects of Sebulex Shampoo

Common

• Redness and peeling of skin (may occur after a few days)
• Unusual dryness of skin
• Mild stinging or burning sensation on the scalp
• Skin irritation or rash
• Temporary hair loss

Serious

• Scalp irritation
• Redness
• Dryness
• Peeling skin
• Burning or itching
• Localized rash

Warnings and precautions

• Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Do not apply to severely irritated or broken skin. Avoid contact with eyes; rinse thoroughly with water if contact occurs.
• Do not use alcohol-containing products on the same skin area treated with this medicine, unless your doctor says it is okay. 
• Avoid combining with other medicated or exfoliating scalp products unless advised by a healthcare professional.
• Do not use other topical acne products, peeling agents, drying soaps or cosmetics, medicated cosmetics, or other skin medicines on the same area as this shampoo unless your doctor says it's okay, because this can cause severe skin irritation.
• Do not use products containing mercury, such as ammoniated mercury ointment, on the same area as this medicine. This can cause a bad smell, skin irritation, and black staining of the skin.
• Taking large amounts of aspirin or other salicylate medicines while using this topical product may lead to an overdose. Check with your doctor if you have questions.
• Sebulex should not be used together with other medicated shampoos without first talking to a doctor.

Storage

• Store at room temperature.
• Keep the bottle tightly closed.
• Protect from excessive heat and direct sunlight.
• Do not freeze.
• Store in a dry place, away from children.
• Do not use after the expiry date.

When to see a doctor

Contact your doctor as soon as possible if you notice new skin irritation that wasn't there before you started using this medicine. If you experience side effects like stinging, burning, irritation, rash, dryness, or hair loss, stop using the product and contact your doctor or pharmacist right away.

Alternatives

• Nizoral Shampoo
• Salicylic Acid Shampoo
• Sebex Shampoo