Quick answers
- What is Selenium sulfide used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Equate Medicated Dandruff Anti-Dandruff (Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.) lists these uses: for the relief of flaking, and itching associated with dandruff, and seborrheic dermatitis and to help prevent their recurrence..
- Do I need a prescription for Selenium sulfide?
- No, the products on this page are sold without a prescription. Other products with the same active ingredient need a prescription (often a higher strength or another form): see the prescription page.
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Selenium sulfide been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Also sold by prescription (often at a higher strength or in another form): Selenium sulfide — prescription medicine
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Equate Medicated Dandruff Anti-Dandruff · Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Selenium sulfide 10 mg/mL, shampoo (topical)
Active ingredient
Selenium Sulfide 1%
Purpose
Anti-seborrheic dermatitis, anti-dandruff
Uses
for the relief of flaking, and itching associated with dandruff, and seborrheic dermatitis and to help prevent their recurrence.
Warnings
For external use only As a doctor before use if condition covers a large area of the body.
When using this product
avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. for color-treated or permed hair, rinse thoroughly.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
condition worsens or does not improve after regular use of this product as directed.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
shake well shampoo, then rinse thoroughly for best results, use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor.
Inactive ingredients
water, ammonium laureth sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, cocamide MEA, cocamidopropyl betaine, magnesium aluminum silicate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, fragrance, menthol, chlorphenesin, phenoxyethanol, citric acid, sodium chloride, blue 1, red 33
Questions?
Satisfaction guaranteed - For questions or comments please call 1-888-287-1915.
— FDA label of Equate Medicated Dandruff Anti-Dandruff, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., effective November 7, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
Anti-fungal · Shenzhen Chaoxiji Technology Co., Ltd.
Selenium sulfide 1%, shampoo (topical)
Active ingredient
Selenium sulfide 1%
Purpose
Anti-dandruff
Uses
helps prevent recurrence of flaking, itching, irritation, scaling and redness associated with dandruff.
Warnings
For external use only.
Ask a doctor before use if
you have a condition that covers a large area of the body.
When using this product
avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
condition worsens or does not improve after regular use of this product as directed
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
· for best results use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor. · wet hair and scalp with warm water. · apply shampoo and massage your scalp for 3-5 minutes, rinse, repeat if desired. · caution: f used on bleached, tinted, grey, or permed hair, rinse for 5 minutes.
Inactive ingredients
Water, sodium laureth sulfate, glycerin, cocamidopropyl betaine, glycol distearate, sodium chloride, selenium disulphide, fragrance, dimethicone, sodium taurine cocoyl methyltaurate, dimethiconol, phenoxyethanol, cocamide methyl mea, sodium benzoate, zinc chloride, butylene glycol, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, trihydroxystearin, cocamide mea, polyquaternium-10, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, citric acid, sodium citrate, disodium edta, tea-dodecylbenzenesulfonate, c12-15 pareth-3, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, caprylyl glycol, dipropylene glycol, stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, propanediol, piroctone olamine, bisabolol, squalane, nelumbo nucifera leaf extract, ceramide np, thuja orientalis leaf extract, souhakuhi ekisu, magnolia officinalis bark extract, vitex trifolia fruit extract, hydrogenated lecithin, gentiana scabra root extract, glyceryl stearate, zingiber officinale (ginger) extract, cholesterol, ceramide ap, ceramide as, ceramide ns, hydroxyacetophenone, myristoyl pentapeptide-4, hexapeptide-3, acetyl tetrapeptide-3, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, ceramide eop
— FDA label of Anti-fungal, Shenzhen Chaoxiji Technology Co., Ltd., effective June 28, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Head and Shoulders Clinical Strength Dandruff Defense Intensive Itch Relief · The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
Selenium sulfide 1%, lotion/shampoo (topical)
Active ingredient
Selenium Sulfide 1%
Purpose
Anti-dandruff, anti-seborrheic dermatitis
Uses
helps prevent recurrence of flaking, itching, irritation, scaling and redness associated with dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
Warnings
For external use only.
Ask a doctor before use if
you have a condition that covers a large area of the body. avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
condition worsens or does not improve after regular use of this product as directed Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
for best results use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor. for maximum dandruff control, use every time you shampoo. shake before use. wet hair, massage onto scalp, rinse, repeat if desired. caution: if used on bleached, tinted, grey, or permed hair, rinse for 5 minutes.
Inactive ingredients
Water, sodium lauryl sulfate, glycol distearate, sodium chloride, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium citrate, sodium xylenesulfonate, dimethicone,menthol, fragrance, citric acid, sodium benzoate, tetrasodium EDTA, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, mentha piperita (peppermint) oil,mentha arvensis leaf oil, red 4.
Questions?
(or comments)? 1-800-723-9569
— FDA label of Head and Shoulders Clinical Strength Dandruff Defense Intensive Itch Relief, The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company, effective December 31, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
VICHY LABORATOIRES Dercos Selenium Sulfide Anti-dandruff · Productos Capilares L'Oreal SA
Selenium sulfide 6 mg/mL, shampoo (topical)
Active ingredient
Selenium sulfide, micronized 0.6%
Purpose
Antidandruff
Uses
controls the symptoms of dandruff fights recurrence of the symptoms of dandruff controls scalp itching associated with dandruff
Warnings
For external use only
When using this product
avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
condition worsens or does not improve after regular use of this product as directed
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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
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
Questions?
Question or comments? 1-877-378-4249 Monday - Friday (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST)
— FDA label of VICHY LABORATOIRES Dercos Selenium Sulfide Anti-dandruff, Productos Capilares L'Oreal SA, effective June 25, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
Naturaltech Purifying Anti-Dandruff · Davines S.p.A.
Selenium sulfide 0.6%, shampoo (topical)
Active ingredient
Selenium Sulfide, micronized 0,6 %
Purpose
Antidandruff
Uses
for relief of the symptoms of dandruff
Warnings
For external use only
Stop use and ask a doctor if
condition worsens or does not improve after regular use.
When using this product
keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
wet hair apply shampoo and work into a lather rinse thoroughly for best results, use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor
Inactive ingredients
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Glycerin, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Oleate, Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Root Extract, Coco-Glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Potassium Sorbate, 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol, Fragrance.
— FDA label of Naturaltech Purifying Anti-Dandruff, Davines S.p.A., effective December 11, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
Silvagle Selenium Sulfide Anti DandruffShampoo · Guangzhou Baosijie Biotechnology Co., Ltd
Selenium sulfide 1 mg/100 mg, liquid (topical)
Purpose
Shake before use. Wet hair thoroughly. Apply an adequate amount to wet hair and scalp. Gently massage with fingertips for 3–5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with water. Recommended for use 2–3 times per week.
Uses
Relieves scalp itching, flaking, scaling, irritation and redness Helps prevent recurrence of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis
Warnings
For external use only.
Do not use
on broken or inflamed skin.
Do not use
if you are allergic to selenium compounds.
Do not use
on children under 2 years of age. For children aged 2 to 5 years, use only under the advice of a doctor.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Anti-Dandruff, Anti-Seborrheic Dermatitis
Inactive ingredients
AQUA SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE COCAMIDE MEA COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE SODIUM CHLORIDE GLYCERIN FRAGRANCE SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE GLYCOL DISTEARATE PHENOXYETHANOL DIMETHICONE DIMETHICONOL SALICYLIC ACID TRIETHANOLAMINE ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER POLYQUATERNIUM-10 GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE CITRIC ACID GLYCOL STEARATE LAURYL ALCOHOL SODIUM SULFATE C12-15 PARETH-3 ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
— FDA label of Silvagle Selenium Sulfide Anti DandruffShampoo, Guangzhou Baosijie Biotechnology Co., Ltd, effective June 18, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Selenium sulfide 10 mg/mL · shampoo (topical) · 21 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| amazon basics maximum strength dandruff Anti-dandruff | Amazon.Com Services LLC | DailyMed |
| Careone Medicated Dandruff | Retail Business Services, LLC | DailyMed |
| CVS Health MAXIMUM STRENGTH Dandruff Anti-Seborrheic Dermatitis, anti-dandruff | CVS Health | DailyMed |
| CVS Health MAXIMUM STRENGTH Dandruff Medicated Anti-Seborrheic Dermatitis, anti-dandruff | CVS Health | DailyMed |
| Dandruff | H E B | DailyMed |
| Dandruff | Meijer, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Dermoia Seborrheic Dermatitis Selenium Sulfide | Treasurewise LLC | DailyMed |
| Equate Medicated Dandruff Anti-Dandruff | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | DailyMed |
| FAMILY Wellness MAXIMUM STRENGTH DANDRUFF Anti-dandruff, anti-seborrheic dermatitis, anti-psoriasis | Family Dollar Services Inc | DailyMed |
| GoodSense Medicated Dandruff Anti-Seborrheic Dermatitis, Anti-Dandruff | Goodsense | DailyMed |
| Leader Medicated Dandruff Anti-Seborrheic Dermatitis, Anti-Dandruff | Cardinal Health, 110 dba LEADER | DailyMed |
| Meijer Medicated Selenium Sulfide Anti-Dandruff | Meijer Distribution, Inc | DailyMed |
| meijer MEDICATED selenium sulfide Dandruff Anti-dandruff, anti-seborrheic dermatitis, anti-psoriasis | Meijer Distribution, Inc | DailyMed |
| Rugby Anti-Dandruff | Rugby Laboratories | DailyMed |
| Topco Associates | Topco Associates | DailyMed |
| up and up Medicated Anti-dandruff Anti-dandruff, anti-seborrheic dermatitis, anti-psoriasis | Target Corporation | DailyMed |
| up and up Moisturizing Anti-dandruff Anti-dandruff, anti-seborrheic dermatitis, anti-psoriasis | Target Corporation | DailyMed |
| Walgreens Clinical Strength Medicated Dandruff Anti-dandruff, Anti-seborrheic dermatitis | Walgreen Company | DailyMed |
| Walgreens Dandruff and Conditioner Cleansing and Conditioning Anti-dandruff | Walgreen Company | DailyMed |
| Walgreens Dandruff Maximum Strength Anti-dandruff | Walgreen Company | DailyMed |
| Walgreens Dandruff With Menthol/Selenium Sulfide Anti-dandruff, anti-seborrheic dermatitis, anti-psoriasis | Walgreen Company | DailyMed |
Selenium sulfide 1% · shampoo (topical) · 9 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-fungal | Shenzhen Chaoxiji Technology Co., Ltd. | DailyMed |
| Head and Shoulders 2in1 Clinical Strength Dry Scalp Rescue | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
| Head and Shoulders Clinical Strength Advanced Oil Control | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
| Head and Shoulders Clinical Strength Cooling Itch Relief | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
| Head and Shoulders Clinical Strength Dry Scalp Rescue | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
| Selsun Blue 2-in-1 | Chattem, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Selsun Blue Medicated | Chattem, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Selsun Blue Moisturizing | Chattem, Inc. | DailyMed |
| UCHOIZE S2 Balance Anti-Dandruff | Dreamwise International Corp | DailyMed |
Selenium sulfide 1% · lotion/shampoo (topical) · 5 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Head and Shoulders 2in1 Clinical Strength Cooling Itch Relief | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
| Head and Shoulders 2in1 Clinical Strength Dandruff Defense Intensive Itch Relief | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
| Head and Shoulders Clinical Strength Dandruff Defense Advanced Oil Control | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
| Head and Shoulders Clinical Strength Dandruff Defense Dry Scalp Rescue | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
| Head and Shoulders Clinical Strength Dandruff Defense Intensive Itch Relief | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
Selenium sulfide 6 mg/mL · shampoo (topical) · 2 products
Selenium sulfide 0.6% · shampoo (topical) · 2 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Naturaltech Purifying Anti-Dandruff | Davines S.p.A. | DailyMed |
| PHARMBANNER Selenium Sulfide Anti-Dandruff Shampoo. | Shenzhen Xinxin Yunhai Technology Co., Ltd. | — |
Selenium sulfide 1 mg/100 mg · liquid (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Silvagle Selenium Sulfide Anti DandruffShampoo | Guangzhou Baosijie Biotechnology Co., Ltd | DailyMed |
Selenium sulfide 0.1 g/mL · liquid (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Hairitage Wash It Away Anti-Dandruff for Dry, Flaky Scalp | Maesa, LLC. | DailyMed |
Selenium sulfide 1 mg/384 mL · liquid (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Hairitage Wash It Away Anti-Dandruff for Oily, Flaky Scalp | Maesa, LLC. | DailyMed |
Selenium sulfide 1.77 g/177 mL · lotion/shampoo (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Prosoria Medicated | Nuvothera, Inc. | DailyMed |
Selenium sulfide 1 mg/100 mL · shampoo (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Easyes Anti-Dandruff and Anti Hair-Thinning Sham-Poo | Guangdong Bisutang Biotechnology Co., Ltd | DailyMed |
Selenium sulfide 2.5 g/250 mL · shampoo (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| ProBliva Anti Dandruff Shampoo. | Cavtech Holding LLC | DailyMed |
Selenium sulfide 1000 mg/100 mL · shampoo (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| CVS Gold | Apollo Health and Beauty Care | DailyMed |
Selenium sulfide 1% · shampoo (cutaneous) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Easyes Anti Dandruff and Anti Hair Thinning Shamp00 | Qingyuan Moksha Biotechnology Co., Ltd. | DailyMed |
What pharmacies pay (NADAC)
The National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) is the average price U.S. retail pharmacies paid to buy one unit of a medicine (one tablet, one mL or one gram), from a monthly survey of pharmacy invoices by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). State Medicaid programs use it to pay pharmacies.
This is not the price you pay. What you pay depends on your insurance (copay or coinsurance), your pharmacy and any discounts, and pharmacies also charge for filling a prescription. Ask your pharmacist or your health plan what your price will be.
| Strength and form | Generic or brand | Pharmacies pay |
|---|---|---|
| selenium sulfide 10 mg/mL shampoo | Generic | $0.0148 per mL |
NADAC list of November 4, 2026; these prices took effect on October 21, 2026. Shown only where a package’s NDC code matches the NADAC list exactly, and only for that exact strength and form: nothing is averaged across strengths. Strengths and forms not listed here have no NADAC price.
Source: NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) 2026, data.medicaid.gov (CMS) →
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company9 products
- Walgreen Company4 products
- Chattem, Inc.3 products
- Maesa, LLC.2 products
- CVS Health2 products
- Target Corporation2 products
- Meijer Distribution, Inc2 products
- Productos Capilares L'Oreal SA1 product
- Guangzhou Baosijie Biotechnology Co., Ltd1 product
- H E B1 product
- Meijer, Inc.1 product
- L'Oreal USA Products Inc1 product
- Nuvothera, Inc.1 product
- Topco Associates1 product
- Dreamwise International Corp1 product
- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.1 product
- Davines S.p.A.1 product
- Guangdong Bisutang Biotechnology Co., Ltd1 product
- Amazon.Com Services LLC1 product
- Cavtech Holding LLC1 product
- Shenzhen Chaoxiji Technology Co., Ltd.1 product
- Apollo Health and Beauty Care1 product
- Cardinal Health, 110 dba LEADER1 product
- Retail Business Services, LLC1 product
- Treasurewise LLC1 product
- Shenzhen Xinxin Yunhai Technology Co., Ltd.1 product
- Goodsense1 product
- Family Dollar Services Inc1 product
- Qingyuan Moksha Biotechnology Co., Ltd.1 product
- Rugby Laboratories1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.