Selenium Sulfide FAQs
How much does Selenium Sulfide cost without insurance?
For non-prescription Selenium Sulfide, customers can expect to pay $45.50. With a SingleCare discount card and a prescription for Selenium Sulfide, you would pay only $15.21.
How much does Selenium Sulfide cost with insurance?
Insurance coverage of Selenium Sulfide will depend on many factors, but typically a prescription for Selenium Sulfide will not be covered by your insurance plan. If it is, the copay cost of Selenium Sulfide could vary depending on your insurance plan and the actual product prescribed. A reliable way to save money is with a SingleCare Selenium Sulfide coupon. With a price of $15.21 for generic Selenium Sulfide, a SingleCare savings card may be a better option for your Selenium Sulfide prescription than insurance.
Does Medicare cover Selenium Sulfide and how much does it cost?
Medicare prescription drug plans usually do not cover purchases of Selenium Sulfide even when prescribed by a physician. For Medicare patients using Selenium Sulfide, you can pay as low as $15.21.if you bring your SingleCare Selenium Sulfide coupon and your prescription to a participating SingleCare pharmacy, such as CVS, Longs Drugs, or Duane Reade.
Is there a generic of Selenium Sulfide?
Selenium Sulfide is the active ingredient in brand-name over-the-counter shampoos such as Selsun Blue Medicated, Head and Shoulders Clinical Strength, and Selsun Selenium Sulfide. It is also the active ingredient in the prescription shampoo SelRx, from Artesa Labs. Generic Selenium Sulfide shampoo is also available. Selenium Sulfide lotion is available only as a generic prescription medication.
What is Selenium Sulfide?
Selenium Sulfide is the active ingredient in prescription and over-the-counter medications that treat fungal infections and scaling dandruff. Selenium Sulfide is most commonly used to treat dandruff and is available in both prescription and non-prescription shampoos. As a lotion, Selenium Sulfide treats a broad range of fungal infections, including athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, tinea versicolor (a fungal infection that changes the color of the skin), and other fungal infections.
Selenium Sulfide works by preventing cells from dividing. Scaling dandruff is due to overactive growth of the skin cells, which then pile up into dead, dry, and peeling skin. Selenium Sulfide, by preventing skin cells from dividing, slows down the growth of skin cells. Selenium Sulfide works much the same way in treating fungal infections.
What are the side effects of Selenium Sulfide?
The most common side effects of Selenium Sulfide are skin irritation, hair discoloration, hair loss, and oiliness. Allergic reactions are very rare and are often caused by inactive ingredients in the product. These side effects include itching, rash, hives, and trouble breathing. If you have any reaction to Selenium Sulfide shampoo or lotion, discontinue using it and talk with your physician about alternatives. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. Consult with your doctor about any concerns you might have about the side effects of Selenium Sulfide.