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Dentinox Cradle Cap Treatment Shampoo
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Sodium lauryl ether sulfate, Sodium lauryl ether sulfo-succinate may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
What it is and what it is used for
FOR Dentinox Cradle Cap Treatment Shampoo contains the active ingredients sodium lauryl ether sulfo-succinate and sodium lauryl ether sulfate, which belong to a group of medicines called cleansing surfactants. These cleansers have been shown to be effective in the treatment of cradle cap. Dentinox Cradle Cap Treatment Shampoo is for the treatment of infant cradle cap, and general care of infant scalp and hair. This shampoo is suitable to use from birth onwards. 2. BEFORE YOU USE DENTINOX CRADLE CAP TREATMENT SHAMPOO You should not use Dentinox Cradle Cap Treatment Shampoo:
- If your baby is allergic (hypersensitive) to sodium lauryl ether sulfo-succinate, sodium lauryl ether sulfate, or any other ingredients of Dentinox Cradle Cap Treatment Shampoo (see list of ingredients in Section 6).
- If the skin on the scalp is broken.
- If there are signs of scalp infection (redness, blistering, oozing, warmth). Take special care with Dentinox Cradle Cap Treatment Shampoo.
- Avoid contact with the eyes.
- Do not use if your baby has any signs of eczema on the scalp such as redness, swelling, blistering, dryness or cracking of the skin.
- Test on a small area of the infant's skin the day before you intend to use the shampoo. Do not use if any signs of redness of skin irritation occur within 24 hours of the test.
- Do not use other shampoos at the same time as this can make the skin very dry. Important Information about some of the ingredients of Dentinox Cradle Cap Treatment Shampoo This medicine contains 1.8 mg benzoate salt in each application (3ml) which is equivalent to 0.6 mg/ml. Benzoate salt may increase jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) in newborn babies (up to 4 weeks old). Benzoate salt may cause local irritation.
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dilute hydrochloric acid, sodium benzoate (E211), rose perfume and purified water.
Dendron Brands Limited, 94 Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, WD18 7JJ.
This leaflet was last updated in February 2025.
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Dentinox Cradle Cap Treatment Shampoo 6. Further information 7. About cradle cap
Frequently asked questions about Dentinox Cradle Cap Treatment Shampoo
What is the active substance in Dentinox Cradle Cap Treatment Shampoo?
The active substance in Dentinox Cradle Cap Treatment Shampoo is sodium lauryl ether sulfate, sodium lauryl ether sulfo-succinate.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Dentinox Cradle Cap Treatment Shampoo, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Dentinox Cradle Cap Treatment Shampoo without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: sodium lauryl ether sulfate, sodium lauryl ether sulfo-succinate
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
⚕For healthcare professionals — Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)Full SmPC: dosage, interactions, contraindications, warnings+
4.1. Therapeutic indications
For the treatment of infant cradle cap, and general care of infant scalp, and hair.
4.2. Posology and method of administration
Two shampoo applications of between 2 - 3ml. Repeat at each bath-time until the scalp is clear. Then use as necessary.
Wet the baby's head with warm water. Squeeze a little Dentinox Cradle Cap Treatment Shampoo onto your palm, and massage gently but firmly over the entire scalp. Do not be afraid of touching the soft area of the scalp (fontanelle). Avoid excess massaging or hot water. Rinse off and repeat application. Rinse well and gently dry.
4.3. Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients
Do not use on broken skin or infected skin.
4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use
For external application only.
Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Skin irritation may occur. To test for hypersensitivity, the shampoo should be applied to a small area and washed off after a few minutes. If the treated area shows signs or redness or inflammation within twenty-four hours, the product should not be used on the scalp. Treatment should be discontinued if there are any signs of skin reaction.
Avoid excess massaging, use of very hot water or use of other shampoos at the same time as Dentinox Cradle Cap Treatment Shampoo as these may irritate the skin. Do not try to remove the scales by picking at them as this could lead to secondary infection.
Atopic dermatitis may be exacerbated by use of surfactants such as Dentinox Cradle Cap Treatment Shampoo. Do not use if there are signs of atopic eczema such as itching, erythema, swelling/blistering or skin cracking, dryness or exfoliation.
4.5. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
Not applicable.
4.6. Pregnancy and lactation
Not applicable.
4.7. Effects on ability to drive and use machines
Not applicable.
4.8. Undesirable effects
The following adverse events have been reported during post-marketing (frequency unknown).
System Organ Class
General disorders and administration site conditions
Application site hypersensitivity
Application site erythema
Application site irritation
Application site inflammation
Application site alopecia
Application site dryness
Hair loss may occur as hairs caught in the cradle cap will be removed when the patch falls off. This is part of the natural history of the condition.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme, website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
4.9. Overdose
Overdosage by external application will not be a problem.
Shampoo is non-toxic if ingested.
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Dentinox Cradle Cap Treatment Shampoo. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.