SELENIUM SULFIDE

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Manufactured by Chattem, Inc.

1,547 FDA adverse event reports analyzed

Last updated: 2026-04-15

About SELENIUM SULFIDE

SELENIUM SULFIDE is a medication tracked in the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), manufactured by Chattem, Inc.. The most commonly reported adverse reactions for SELENIUM SULFIDE include DRUG INEFFECTIVE, PRURITUS, HAIR COLOUR CHANGES, NO ADVERSE EVENT, ALOPECIA. This page provides a comprehensive breakdown of reported side effects, safety signals, patient demographics, and AI-powered safety analysis for SELENIUM SULFIDE.

Top Adverse Reactions

DRUG INEFFECTIVE123 reports
PRURITUS61 reports
HAIR COLOUR CHANGES55 reports
NO ADVERSE EVENT51 reports
ALOPECIA40 reports
PAIN38 reports
CONDITION AGGRAVATED35 reports
HAIR TEXTURE ABNORMAL31 reports
NAUSEA31 reports
PRODUCT ODOUR ABNORMAL30 reports
FATIGUE29 reports
RASH27 reports
ANXIETY25 reports
DIZZINESS23 reports
HEADACHE23 reports
OFF LABEL USE23 reports
DIARRHOEA22 reports
SKIN EXFOLIATION21 reports
VOMITING20 reports
DRY SKIN18 reports
INSOMNIA18 reports
PAIN IN EXTREMITY18 reports
PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION18 reports
SOMNOLENCE18 reports
THERAPEUTIC RESPONSE DECREASED18 reports
ARTHRALGIA17 reports
ASTHENIA17 reports
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE17 reports
CONSTIPATION17 reports
WEIGHT DECREASED17 reports
MUSCLE SPASMS15 reports
DEPRESSION14 reports
ERYTHEMA14 reports
SKIN IRRITATION14 reports
BACK PAIN13 reports
CHEST PAIN13 reports
COUGH13 reports
DYSPNOEA13 reports
GAIT DISTURBANCE13 reports
PRODUCT COLOUR ISSUE13 reports
ABDOMINAL PAIN12 reports
EMOTIONAL DISTRESS12 reports
FEELING ABNORMAL12 reports
PRODUCT DOSE OMISSION ISSUE12 reports
SEBORRHOEA12 reports
SKIN BURNING SENSATION12 reports
DRUG EFFECT LESS THAN EXPECTED11 reports
FALL11 reports
HYPOTENSION11 reports
ABDOMINAL PAIN UPPER10 reports
DEATH10 reports
HYPERHIDROSIS10 reports
HYPERTENSION10 reports
HYPOAESTHESIA10 reports
PARAESTHESIA10 reports
PRODUCT USE ISSUE10 reports
PYREXIA10 reports
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION9 reports
GASTROOESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE9 reports
HYPERSENSITIVITY9 reports
MYALGIA9 reports
OEDEMA PERIPHERAL9 reports
PRODUCT FORMULATION ISSUE9 reports
PSORIASIS9 reports
SKIN ODOUR ABNORMAL9 reports
TREMOR9 reports
ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY8 reports
BLOOD GLUCOSE INCREASED8 reports
CONFUSIONAL STATE8 reports
DANDRUFF8 reports
DECREASED APPETITE8 reports
DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY8 reports
DYSPHONIA8 reports
ECONOMIC PROBLEM8 reports
PNEUMONIA8 reports
PRODUCT QUALITY ISSUE8 reports
RENAL FAILURE8 reports
RENAL IMPAIRMENT8 reports
ACNE7 reports
AMNESIA7 reports
ANHEDONIA7 reports
APPLICATION SITE PAIN7 reports
DRUG EFFECTIVE FOR UNAPPROVED INDICATION7 reports
DRY MOUTH7 reports
END STAGE RENAL DISEASE7 reports
EXPIRED PRODUCT ADMINISTERED7 reports
HAEMATOCHEZIA7 reports
HALLUCINATION7 reports
INJECTION SITE PAIN7 reports
JOINT SWELLING7 reports
MUSCULAR WEAKNESS7 reports
PLEURAL EFFUSION7 reports
THERAPEUTIC RESPONSE UNEXPECTED7 reports
UNEVALUABLE EVENT7 reports
WEIGHT INCREASED7 reports
ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE INCREASED6 reports
BLINDNESS6 reports
BURNING SENSATION6 reports
CELLULITIS6 reports
DRUG INEFFECTIVE FOR UNAPPROVED INDICATION6 reports

Report Outcomes

Out of 910 classified reports for SELENIUM SULFIDE:

Serious 38.6%Non-Serious 61.4%

The FDA classifies an adverse event as “serious” if it results in death, hospitalization, disability, congenital anomaly, or requires intervention to prevent permanent damage.

Demographics Breakdown

Reports by Sex

Male398 (54.3%)
Female335 (45.7%)

Reports by Age

Age 7316 reports
Age 7615 reports
Age 6814 reports
Age 6511 reports
Age 6611 reports
Age 6210 reports
Age 8310 reports
Age 579 reports
Age 619 reports
Age 639 reports
Age 649 reports
Age 789 reports
Age 508 reports
Age 538 reports
Age 598 reports
Age 708 reports
Age 718 reports
Age 758 reports
Age 778 reports
Age 808 reports

Demographics reflect voluntary FDA adverse event reporting patterns and may not represent the full patient population.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many FDA adverse event reports are associated with SELENIUM SULFIDE?

This profile reflects 1,547 FDA FAERS reports that mention SELENIUM SULFIDE. Reporting is voluntary and does not prove that the drug caused any listed event.

Which adverse reactions are most often listed for SELENIUM SULFIDE?

Frequently reported terms in FAERS include DRUG INEFFECTIVE, PRURITUS, HAIR COLOUR CHANGES, NO ADVERSE EVENT, ALOPECIA, PAIN. Rankings reflect reporting volume in this dataset, not confirmed side effect rates in the general population.

Who manufactures SELENIUM SULFIDE?

Labeling and FAERS entries often list Chattem, Inc. in connection with SELENIUM SULFIDE. Always verify the specific product and NDC with your pharmacist.

Important Disclaimer: This content is generated by AI analysis of FDA adverse event reports and is provided for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Adverse event reports submitted to the FDA do not prove that a medication caused the reported side effect. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. If you experience a serious side effect, contact your doctor or call 911 immediately.