ALPHOSYL®
2 IN 1 SHAMPOO
Alcoholic extract of coal tar 5% w/w
Medicated shampoo
Herbal fragrance shampoo for the treatment of Psoriasis, Seborrhoeic dermatitis, Eczema, Itching scalp and Dandruff
Please read through the information below, as well as on the side of this carton before you start using this medicine. This medicine is available without prescription, but you still need to use Alphosyl 2 in 1 Shampoo carefully to get the best results from it.
Alphosyl 2 in 1 Shampoo is used to treat scalp conditions such as psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, eczema, itchiness and scaling due to these conditions and dandruff.
The active ingredient is alcoholic extract of coal tar, which relieves itching and is an anti-scaling agent which helps breakdown keratin (part of the skin’s structure).
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to coal tar or any of the other ingredients (listed on the side of this carton).
- to treat infected, open or damaged skin.
- to treat sore or acute pustular psoriasis (skin redness covered by pus filled blisters).
Active ingredient: 5% w/w alcoholic extract of Coal Tar.
Other ingredients: Sodium lauryl sulphate, ammonium lauryl sulphate, lauramide DEA, herbal fragrance 41.423, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose 2910, citrics acid nhydrous, guarhydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, patent blue V (E 131), propylhydroxybenzoate (E 216), methylhydroxybenzoate (E 218), water.
Contains parahydroxybenzoates which may cause allergic reactions, which could be delayed.
Side effects
Like all medications, Alphosyl shampoo can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them. If you experience any of the following side effects while using this product, you may be having an allergic reaction and should stop use and seek medical assistance immediately:
- Raised, itchy skin rash or hives
- Swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, or throat
- Wheezing
- Difficulty breathing
Other side effects include:
- Unusual hair loss or hair thinning
- Change in hair texture
- Change in hair colour
- Eye irritation
- Eczema
- Sensitivity to sunlight
- Skin irritation, e.g. itching, redness, dryness, burning sensation.
- Skin pain, rash, or swelling at the application site.
This product is typically dispatched within 1-2 working days from date of order
Please note that we do not operate at the weekends. Orders placed after 2pm Friday will not get processed until the following Monday morning.
Standard Delivery
Our standard delivery charge is £2.90.
We use a tracked 48 Hour service for our standard delivery.
Next Day Delivery
Due to COVID-19 we are not currently offering Next Day Delivery as our couriers are not always adhering to the delivery timescales, we will introduce this again in the future.
Prescriptions
Private prescription medicines are sent by courier, tracked 24hr delivery, free of charge (all private prescription items have a minimum order value of £5.00). NHS prescription medicines are sent by courier, tracked 24hr delivery.
Normal delivery charges will apply for non-prescription items in the same basket.
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