Sebizole 2% Shampoo 100 mL

Contains: Ketoconazole 2% w/w

A medicated shampoo containing a broad-spectrum anti-fungal agent which inhibits the growth of sensitive fungi. It is used for the treatment of dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis in adults.

• Acts directly on the organism which can cause dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis by inhibiting its growth.
• Easy to use and long lasting. Use twice weekly and any other shampoo in between treatments if necessary. Even after rinsing it carries on working for several days.
• Cost effective. With twice weekly usage and a four week course, one bottle can last many months.
• Pleasant fragrance
• Well tolerated formulation: less irritancy potential than selenium sulfide shampoos.

Dandruff is a common scalp condition that affects most people at some time. Dandruff occurs when the scalp rapidly sheds dead skin cells in large clumps. The result of this excessive shedding is white flakes often seen on dark clothing. An itchy scalp often accompanies this rapid cycling of cells.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a red, scaly, itchy rash affecting the scalp as well as other areas of the body.

It is generally believed that dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis are associated with a specific yeast fungus that can thrive in certain conditions on the scalp and skin.

How does it work:

It is believed dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis are associated with an excessive presence of a specific yeast that normally lives on our bodies but which, in some people, increases in number and leads to these problems. This yeast, called P ovale, thrives in certain conditions on the scalp and various other areas of the body. Ketoconazole is a powerful antifungal agent that inhibits the growth of various fungi and yeasts. The use of shampoo containing ketoconazole may help to control dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis. The antifungal ingredient accumulates in the hair and this provides the basis for sustained activity.

Directions:

Twice weekly application of SEBIZOLE SHAMPOO should control most cases of dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis within four weeks.

ApplY to the wet scalp or other affected area(s), worked into a lather and left on for three to five minutes before rinsing thoroughly with water. Treatment should be limited to twice weekly for no longer than four weeks for any episode of dandruff or seborrhoeic dermatitis. An interval with no treatment of at least four weeks should be allowed between consecutive courses.

Warnings:

Always read the label before using SEBIZOLE SHAMPOO. SEBIZOLE SHAMPOO should be used only as directed. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice.

Avoid contact with the eyes. If some shampoo gets into the eyes, immediately rinse it out with cold