Selsun Blue is an

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now owned by

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. First made by Abbott Laboratories, the brand was bought by

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in 2002. Chattem was acquired by

in 2010, although in some markets, it is sold by

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instead. Selsun Blue has been marketed as a more effective alternative to brand leader

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due to its superior performance in randomized trials.

Formulations

Over the counter Selsun Blue contains 1%

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