Squa-Med Medicinal Shampoo pH 5 Tb 150 ml

What is Squa-med and when is it used?

Squa-med is a medicinal shampoo with two substances that complement each other's effects: Zinc pyrithione inhibits dandruff without penetrating the skin. Undecylenamide MEA prevents excessive greasing of the hair. Squa-med normalizes abnormally increased dandruff production without stimulating the secretion of the sebum.

The two active ingredients zinc pyrithione and undecylenamide-MEA also work against certain bacteria and fungi that are often observed in scalp diseases.

Squa-med also has an anti-itching effect, is kind to the skin, mild and allows the dandruff to be washed out thoroughly.

Squa-med has proven itself in the following scalp diseases: itchy eczema of the scalp (seborrheic dermatitis); dandruff; Psoriasis of the scalp and bran psoriasis (Pityriasis versicolor).

Squa-med does not contain any preservatives, dyes or perfumes.

When should Squa-med not be used?

Squa-med should not be used if there is a known hypersensitivity to one of the ingredients.

When should you be careful when using Squa-med?

Squa-med do not bring into contact with eyes, otherwise rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Squa-med may only be used on infants and small children under the age of 2 years after medical evaluation.

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist or your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or take other medicines (including those you bought yourself) or use them externally.

Can Squa-med be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Systematic scientific investigations were never carried out. Based on previous experience, there is no known risk for the child when used as intended. Squa-med can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

How do you use Squa-med?

Squa-med is used like a normal shampoo. Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, treatment of the scalp with Squa-med is carried out once or twice a week.

1. Wet the hair well with lukewarm water. Rub Squa-med into the hair and let it foam.

2. Rinse hair and scalp thoroughly.

3. Gently massage Squa-med into the scalp again and leave on for 3 to 5 minutes. Finally, rinse the hair well.

This treatment can last for a few weeks until the hair is dandruff-free.

Application of Squa-med for bran fungus (Pityriasis versicolor)

1. Moisten affected areas of skin well.

2. Apply a thin layer of Squa-med and spread it evenly over the affected areas of skin by gently rubbing it (generously over the affected areas) and let it foam.

3. Leave the foam on for 20 minutes.

4. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

5. Repeat this treatment for four consecutive days.

In some cases, the treatment may be repeated immediately afterwards.

Squa-med may be used in children, but in infants and small children under the age of 2 years only after prior medical clarification.

Observe the dosage given in the package leaflet or prescribed by the doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Squa-med have?

When Squa-med is used properly, no side effects or allergies have been observed so far, but hypersensitivity reactions can occursave. So far, no hair discoloration or hair loss has been observed when using Squa-med.

If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else needs to be considered?

Squa-med should be stored at room temperature (15-25 °C) and out of the reach of children.

The medicinal product may only be stored until on the container marked «EXP».

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for professionals.

What does Squa-med contain?

1 g Squa-med contains the active ingredients zinc pyrithione 15 mg and disodium undecylenamido MEA-sulfosuccinate 20 mg as well as auxiliary substances.

Authorization number

43007 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Squa-med? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor's prescription.

60 ml bottle and 150 ml tube.

Authorization holder

Permamed AG, 4143 Dornach.

This package leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in December 2004..