Dermax therapeutic shampoo

How does it work?

Dermax therapeutic shampoo contains the active ingredient benzalkonium chloride, which helps to treat a scaly dry scalp in two ways.

Firstly it binds to the dry skin scales and loosens them so that they can be easily washed away.

Secondly, benzalkonium chloride has antiseptic properties that help to destroy a yeast called Malassezia furfur. This yeast is commonly found on scaly scalps and aggravates the condition.

Dermax shampoo also contains coconut oil which soothes the scalp and conditions the hair.

Dermax shampoo can be used daily if necessary. It is important to make sure that the shampoo penetrates down to the scalp and that a rich lather is produced whilst using it, as this helps to remove the dry scales.

What is it used for?

Dandruff (pityriasis capitis).

Other scaly scalp conditions eg seborrhoeic dermatitis.

Warning!

Keep the shampoo away from the eyes.

Use the shampoo as directed.

Not to be used in

Known sensitivity or allergy to any ingredient.

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used by pregnant or breastfeeding mothers.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Skin irritation in people hypersensitive to any of the ingredients.

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

This medicine is not known to affect other medicines.

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