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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 sebaceous glands.

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 antipruritic effect, is kind to the skin, mild and allows the dandruff to be washed out thoroughly.

Squa-med has been proven to treat the following scalp conditions: itchy eczema of the scalp (seborrheic dermatitis); dandruff; Psoriasis of the scalp and bran lichen (pityriasis versicolor).

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

When must Squa-med not be used?

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

When is caution required when using Squa-med?

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

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

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

Can Squa-med be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Systematic scientific studies have never been 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.

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

Use of Squa-med for pityriasis versicolor

1. Moisten affected skin areas well.

An immediate repeat of the treatment may be indicated in some cases.

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

Follow the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your 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 to date, although hypersensitivity reactions can occur. So far, no hair discoloration or hair loss has been observed when using Squa-med.

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

What else needs to be considered?

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

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.

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

What does Squa-med contain?

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

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