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Drug profile · INN

selenium sulfide

selenium sulfide (SELSUN) is a unknown. Associated with Sanofi-aventis Healthcare Pty Ltd. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
News articles 0
Drug details — selenium sulfide
US status
approved
Class
Route
TOPICAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

selenium sulfide (SELSUN) is a unknown. Associated with Sanofi-aventis Healthcare Pty Ltd. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN selenium sulfide
Brand SELSUN
Mechanism Unknown
Route TOPICAL
Formulation LOTION/SHAMPOO

Mechanism of action

Unknown

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. selenase (selenium) Phase 3 · United Therapeutics Europe · Osteoporosis

Frequently asked questions

What is selenium sulfide?

selenium sulfide (SELSUN) is a unknown. Associated with Sanofi-aventis Healthcare Pty Ltd. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for selenium sulfide?

SELSUN is a marketed brand name for selenium sulfide. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of selenium sulfide?

selenium sulfide has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.