Head and Shoulders Clinical Strength Dandruff Defense Dry Scalp Rescue
Selenium Sulfide · Lotion/shampoo · Topical
Active ingredient
Active ingredient Selenium Sulfide 1%
Purpose
Purpose Anti-dandruff, anti-seborrheic dermatitis
Uses
Uses helps prevent recurrence of flaking, itching, irritation, scaling and redness associated with dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
Warnings
Warnings For external use only. Ask a doctor before use if you have a condition that covers a large area of the body. avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or does not improve after regular use of this product as directed Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have a condition that covers a large area of the body.
When using this product
avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or does not improve after regular use of this product as directed
Keep out of reach of children
Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Directions for best results use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor. for maximum dandruff control, use every time you shampoo. shake before use. wet hair, massage onto scalp, rinse, repeat if desired. caution: if used on bleached, tinted, grey, or permed hair, rinse for 5 minutes.
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients Water, sodium lauryl sulfate, glycol distearate, sodium chloride, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium citrate, sodium xylenesulfonate, fragrance, dimethicone, citric acid, sodium benzoate, tetrasodium EDTA, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, honey extract, red 4.
Questions?
Questions (or comments)? 1-800-723-9569
Label text from the FDA structured product label by The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company (revised Dec 16, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Selenium Sulfide in 1 product
Head and Shoulders Clinical Strength Dandruff Defense Dry Scalp Rescue NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69423-523 | Selenium Sulfide 1 g/100mL Lotion/shampoo | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Head and Shoulders Clinical Strength Dandruff Defense Dry Scalp Rescue used for?
Uses helps prevent recurrence of flaking, itching, irritation, scaling and redness associated with dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
Who makes Head and Shoulders Clinical Strength Dandruff Defense Dry Scalp Rescue?
Head and Shoulders Clinical Strength Dandruff Defense Dry Scalp Rescue is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company.