Alphosyl 2 in 1 Shampoo - 250ml
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Price £8.50
Expected Delivery: Wednesday, 23 April 2025
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Overview
Alphosyl 2 in 1 is a medicated shampoo that improves psoriasis, eczema, seborrhoeic dermatitis, dandruff, and itchiness. Its active ingredient is an alcoholic extract of coal tar. Alphosyl Shampoo also contains a conditioner to freshen your scalp and soften your hair.
Patient Information Leaflet
Carefully read the patient information leaflet before using a new product. The patient information leaflet for Alphosyl 2 in 1 Shampoo can be found here.
Directions
Alphosyl 2 in 1 Shampoo can be used like any regular shampoo. Follow these instructions to use it effectively:
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Wet your hair as you usually do.
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Apply an appropriate amount of shampoo to form a lather that covers your head.
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Gently massage your head so that the lather comes in contact with your scalp.
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Let it stay in contact for 3-5 minutes.
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Rinse your hair with water
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Repeat steps 2 to 5 one more time.
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Dry your hair normally.
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Use once or twice a week for 4 weeks.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Cautions
For external use only.
Avoid contact with eyes and open wounds. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.
Stop using the shampoo if it causes irritation.
It may stain skin and clothing. Skin stains usually wear off after treatment is discontinued.
It contains parahydroxybenzoates, which may cause allergic reactions.
Do not use it if:
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You have had an allergic reaction to coal tar or other ingredients.
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You have an infected, open, or damaged scalp.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you are pregnant. If you do breastfeed, wash off all traces of shampoo before feeding.
Possible side effects
It can cause the following side effects in some individuals:
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Unusual hair loss
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Eczema
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Hair color changes
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Abnormal hair texture
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Sensitivity to sunlight
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Skin irritation, or rash
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Allergic reactions
If you experience severe side effects stop using the shampoo and immediately seek medical attention.
Ingredients
Active ingredients
Coal tar (5% w/w alcoholic extract): It works as a keratoplastic agent by removing the top layer of dead skin cells and slowing down the growth of new cells. This results in reduced scaling and dryness.
Other ingredients
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate, Herbal Fragrance, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Citric Acid Anhydrous, Guarhydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Patent Blue V (E 131), Propylhydroxybenzoate (E 216), Methylhydroxybenzoate (E 218), and Water.
Alphosyl 2 in 1 Reviews
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