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CVS Health MAXIMUM STRENGTH Dandruff MedicatedAnti-Seborrheic Dermatitis, anti-dandruff

Dosage form
SHAMPOO
Labeler
CVS Health
Label updated
2026-06-04
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Selenium sulfide
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Selenium sulfide 1%

Purpose

Anti-Seborrheic Dermatitis, anti-dandruff

Use

for the relief of flaking, and itching associated with dandruff, and seborrheic dermatitis and to help prevent their recurrence.

Warnings

For external use only.

Ask a doctor before using this product 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.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions
  • shake well
  • shampoo, then rinse thoroughly for best results, use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor.
Other information
  • store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients

water, ammonium lauryl sulfate, ammonium laureth sulfate, cocamide MEA, cocamidopropyl betaine, magnesium aluminum silicate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, fragrance, menthol, chlorphenesin, phenoxyethanol, citric acid, sodium chloride, blue 1, red 33.

Questions or comments?

1-866-567-8600

Label information

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 325 mL Bottle Label

CVS
Health®

Compare to the active
ingredient in Selsun
Blue® Medicated
Dandruff Shampoo*

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Dandruff
Shampoo

SELENIUM SULFIDE 1%

  • For the relief of seborrheic
    dermatitis & dandruff symptoms
  • Helps control flakes & itching
  • For healthier-looking hair & scalp

MEDICATED
+MENTHOL

• PARABEN
PHTHALATE •
FREE

11 FL OZ (325 mL)

05-4243B

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 307e4b16-10ab-44f4-86b9-709d10566d4c · Version 3
NDC: 51316-719