Greater Glasgow and Clyde Medicines
Key to symbols The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP
The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist
Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
13.9. Shampoos and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions

13.9.1. Shampoo preparations

Preferred List
COAL TAR, COCONUT OIL, SALICYLIC ACID (CAPASAL)

Prescribing Notes:

Contains coal tar1%, coconut oil 1% and salicylic acid 0.5%

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BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE (DERMAX)

Prescribing Notes:

For use in seborrhoeic scalp conditions like dermatitis. Contains benzalkonium chloride 0.5%

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KETOCONAZOLE (2% shampoo)

Prescribing Notes:

Not for use in the treatment of psoriasis

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Total Formulary
CETRIMIDE, UNDECENOIC ACID (CEANEL CONCENTRATE)

Prescribing Notes:

Contains cetrimide 10% and undecenoic acid 1%

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SELENIUM SULPHIDE (SELSUN)

Prescribing Notes:

Contains selenium sulphide 2.5%

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