sodium lauryl ether sulfate + sodium lauryl ether sulfo-succinate at a glance
Medicine class
Topical cleansing surfactants
Main use
Infant cradle cap and care of infant scalp and hair
Form
Rinse-off shampoo for external use only
Important precaution
Avoid the eyes, broken or infected skin, and scalp affected by eczema
What is sodium lauryl ether sulfate + sodium lauryl ether sulfo-succinate used for?
The selected product is licensed for:
Treatment of infant cradle cap
General care of infant scalp and hair
How does sodium lauryl ether sulfate + sodium lauryl ether sulfo-succinate work?
Both ingredients are anionic surfactants that cleanse the scalp and help loosen and wash away greasy scales. They are not steroids, antifungals or antibiotics.
How to take sodium lauryl ether sulfate + sodium lauryl ether sulfo-succinate
Wet the baby's scalp with warm water, apply the shampoo and massage gently. Rinse thoroughly and dry gently. Avoid very hot water, vigorous rubbing, eye contact and using another shampoo at the same time. Do not pick attached scales.
For external use only.
Test a small area first; do not use on the scalp if redness or inflammation develops.
Stop using if a skin reaction occurs.
sodium lauryl ether sulfate + sodium lauryl ether sulfo-succinate side effects
Common or expected effects
- Local reactions with unknown frequency include redness, irritation, inflammation, dryness and hypersensitivity.
- Hair may shed when scales lift because hairs can be trapped within the cradle-cap patch.
sodium lauryl ether sulfate + sodium lauryl ether sulfo-succinate in pregnancy
Pregnancy information is recorded as not applicable because the product is intended for use on an infant's scalp.
sodium lauryl ether sulfate + sodium lauryl ether sulfo-succinate while breastfeeding
Breastfeeding information is recorded as not applicable because the product is intended for use on an infant's scalp.
sodium lauryl ether sulfate + sodium lauryl ether sulfo-succinate interactions
Medicinal interactions are listed as not applicable. Avoid using other shampoo products at the same time.
Other shampoos or scalp cleansers
Using them at the same time may increase scalp dryness or irritation.
Common questions about sodium lauryl ether sulfate + sodium lauryl ether sulfo-succinate
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Is this a steroid?
No. The ingredients are cleansing surfactants rather than corticosteroids.
Can it be used on eczema?
It should not be used when the scalp shows signs of atopic eczema, because surfactants may worsen the condition.
Can it be used on broken or infected skin?
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