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Jan Aushadhi Selenium Sulphide 2.5% Shampoo vs Abbott
Jan Aushadhi Selenium Sulphide 2.5% Shampoo (120 ml) costs ₹174.38. Abbott Selsun 2.5% Suspension (120 ml) costs ₹435.02. That is ₹145.32 against ₹362.52 per 100 ml, 60% less. Both have the same active ingredient.
| Jan Aushadhi | Abbott | |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Selenium Sulphide 2.5% Shampoo | Selsun 2.5% Suspension |
| Used for | Dandruff, tinea versicolor (white patches) | Dandruff, tinea versicolor (white patches) |
| Active ingredient | Selenium sulphide 2.5% w/v | Selenium sulphide 2.5% (Same salt) |
| Pack size | 120 ml | 120 ml |
| MRP | ₹174.38 | ₹435.02 |
| Price per 100 ml | ₹145.32 | ₹362.52 |
| Prescription | Not needed | Not needed |
What's different: Same salt and strength, same 120 ml.
How to use
Lather, leave for 2–3 minutes, rinse well. Twice a week, or as advised.
Jan Aushadhi medicines are sold only at Jan Aushadhi Kendras. Ask for drug code 1487 at the counter.
Prices are listed MRPs (Jan Aushadhi: official list; Abbott: PharmEasy), checked 26 Oct 2026. Not medical advice. Not affiliated with PMBI or the Government of India.
Questions
Is Jan Aushadhi Selenium Sulphide 2.5% Shampoo the same as Abbott Selsun 2.5% Suspension?
Both contain Selenium sulphide 2.5% w/v at the same strength. The Jan Aushadhi version is a generic sold under the government's own label; the brand, packaging and inactive ingredients differ.
How much does Jan Aushadhi Selenium Sulphide 2.5% Shampoo cost?
₹174.38 for 120 ml (official MRP list, checked 26 Oct 2026). That is ₹145.32 per 100 ml, against ₹362.52 per 100 ml for Abbott Selsun 2.5% Suspension, so 60% less.
Where can I buy Jan Aushadhi Selenium Sulphide 2.5% Shampoo?
Only at a Jan Aushadhi Kendra (Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra). There are 21,583 across India and no official online store. Ask for drug code 1487 at the counter, and call ahead because stock varies by store.
Do I need a prescription for Jan Aushadhi Selenium Sulphide 2.5% Shampoo?
No. It is sold over the counter, like Abbott Selsun 2.5% Suspension.
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Everything Jan Aushadhi sells
The official Product & MRP list, read from janaushadhi.gov.in on 26 Oct 2026.
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Is Jan Aushadhi safe?
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Lab tests & studies
None of these tests cover Jan Aushadhi skincare yet. For skincare, check the salt and strength printed on the pack.
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Check it's genuine at the counter
- The pack shows the PMBJP logo and a PMBI drug code.
- The code and MRP match the official list.
- The store shows a Kendra code (PMBJK…).
- Ask for the Jan Aushadhi pack by drug code, since many Kendras also stock private brands.
- Ask for a bill, and pay no more than MRP. Complaints: 1800-180-8080.
What “same salt” means
Same salt same active ingredient and strength. Close same active, different strength or format. Similar use different formula for the same job.
Where prices come from
Jan Aushadhi prices are official MRPs. Brand prices are listed MRPs from brand stores and large pharmacies, checked 26 Oct 2026, and every one links to its source.
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