Head and Shoulders Clinical Strength Dry Scalp Rescue
1 g/100mL · Shampoo
- Available without prescription
- Active substance
- Selenium Sulfide
- Made by
- The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
- Source
- Official label
Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.
At a glance
Quoted from the official label · 2025-04-10
Anti-dandruff, anti-seborrheic dermatitis
- Helps prevent recurrence of flaking, itching, irritation, scaling and redness associated with dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
- Sold without a prescription
- FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed
What it is for
- helps prevent recurrence of flaking, itching, irritation, scaling and redness associated with dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
From the official label · 2025-04-10 · DailyMed
How it works
From the US prescribing label for the same active substance (SELENIUM SULFIDE). It describes the substance, not this exact product.
Selenium sulfide appears to have a cytostatic effect on cells of the epidermis and follicular epithelium, reducing corneocyte production.
The mechanism of action of topically applied selenium sulfide is not yet known.
Quoted from the prescribing label, sections “Mechanism of Action” and “Pharmacokinetics”. DailyMed · 2025-12-18
How to take it
These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.
- 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.
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Ask a doctor first if
a condition that covers a large area of the body.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.
Stop and get help if
condition worsens or does not improve after regular use of this product as directed
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.
Other 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.
- avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.
Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.
Keep away from children
Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
What kind of medicine it is
Anti-dandruff, anti-seborrheic dermatitis
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
Water, sodium lauryl sulfate, glycol distearate, sodium chloride, fragrance, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium citrate, sodium xylenesulfonate, dimethicone, citric acid, sodium benzoate, tetrasodium EDTA, menthol, mentha piperita (peppermint) flower/leaf/stemoil, mentha arvensis leaf/stem oil
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Questions about this product
(or comments)? 1-800-723-9569
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.
Ingredients people check for
Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.
This label’s list of inactive ingredients names none of: lactose, wheat or gluten, colour dyes, sugars, sugar alcohols, alcohol (ethanol), aspartame (phenylalanine), gelatin, peanut oil, soy, parabens, sulfites, titanium dioxide.
Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.
Every version of this medicine (12)
The same active substance, strength and kind of form, from every company that sells it — with what each label lists.
Showing 12 of 12
- Head and Shoulders Clinical Strength Dry Scalp RescueThis oneWithout prescriptionThe Procter & Gamble Manufacturing CompanyNames none of these
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- Selsun Blue MedicatedWithout prescriptionChattem, Inc.Titanium dioxide
- Selsun Blue MoisturizingWithout prescriptionChattem, Inc.Titanium dioxide
- Head and Shoulders 2in1 Clinical Strength Cooling Itch ReliefWithout prescriptionThe Procter & Gamble Manufacturing CompanyNames none of these
- Head and Shoulders 2in1 Clinical Strength Dandruff Defense Intensive Itch ReliefWithout prescriptionThe Procter & Gamble Manufacturing CompanyNames none of these
- Head and Shoulders 2in1 Clinical Strength Dry Scalp RescueWithout prescriptionThe Procter & Gamble Manufacturing CompanyNames none of these
- Head and Shoulders Clinical Strength Advanced Oil ControlWithout prescriptionThe Procter & Gamble Manufacturing CompanyNames none of these
- Head and Shoulders Clinical Strength Cooling Itch ReliefWithout prescriptionThe Procter & Gamble Manufacturing CompanyNames none of these
- Head and Shoulders Clinical Strength Dandruff Defense Advanced Oil ControlWithout prescriptionThe Procter & Gamble Manufacturing CompanyNames none of these
- Head and Shoulders Clinical Strength Dandruff Defense Dry Scalp RescueWithout prescriptionThe Procter & Gamble Manufacturing CompanySugars
- Head and Shoulders Clinical Strength Dandruff Defense Intensive Itch ReliefWithout prescriptionThe Procter & Gamble Manufacturing CompanyNames none of these
Details
| Made by | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Selenium Sulfide |
| Strength | 1 g/100mL |
| Form | Shampoo |
| Route | Topical |
| Packs | 2 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 400 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC · 400 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC |
| NDC | 84126-108 |
Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician
Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.