
Soap-Free Medicated Shampoo for Seborrheic and Bacterial Skin Conditions
Product Description
Dechra DermaBenSs Medicated Shampoo is a soap-free, veterinary-grade shampoo formulated for dogs, cats, and horses with oily, scaly, or bacterially compromised skin. It combines three active ingredients, 2.5% benzoyl peroxide, 1% sodium thiosulfate, and 1% salicylic acid, along with a ceramide complex to deliver deep antibacterial, degreasing, antiseborrheic, keratolytic, keratoplastic, and follicular flushing action in a single wash.
Benefits
- Broad Antimicrobial Action: Benzoyl peroxide at 2.5% delivers strong antibacterial, degreasing, and follicular flushing benefits to treat seborrheic and bacterial skin conditions.
- Keratolytic and Keratoplastic: Salicylic acid and sodium thiosulfate work synergistically to remove excess skin buildup and promote healthy skin regrowth.
- Restores Skin Barrier: A ceramide complex including Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6 II, and Ceramide 1 aids in moisturizing, repairing, and restoring dry or damaged skin.
- Soap-Free and Gentle: Formulated without soap and free of sulfur odor, making it suitable for regular use on sensitive pet skin.
- Multi-Species Formula: Suitable for use on dogs, cats, and horses with seborrheic and bacterial skin conditions.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide USP, 1% Sodium Thiosulfate (Sulfur), 1% Salicylic Acid USP, Ceramides (Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6 II, Ceramide 1, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol).
Inactive Ingredients: Water, Sodium Alpha Olefin (C14-16) Sulfonate (AOS-40), SDA-40B Alcohol, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 80, Propylene Glycol, Fragrance, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate.
How to Use
Directions for Use
- Shake Well: Shake the bottle well before each use, prior to applying to your pet's coat.
- Apply and Lather: Apply to a thoroughly wet coat, rub onto skin and haircoat until lightly lathered all over.
- Contact Time: Keep the shampoo lathered on the skin and haircoat for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing.
- Rinse Thoroughly: Rinse the coat well after the contact time to remove all shampoo residue.
- Frequency of Use: Use 2 to 3 times per week, or as directed by your veterinarian for your pet's specific condition.
Additional Information
Precautions
- Topical Use Only: For external use on animals only; avoid contact with the eyes during application.
- Avoid Broken Skin: Do not apply DermaBenSs Medicated Shampoo to severely irritated or broken skin.
- Fabric Bleaching Risk: Benzoyl peroxide may bleach fabrics and absorbent materials; gloves are recommended, and contact with clothing and furnishings should be avoided.
- Keep Out of Reach: Store out of the reach of children and pets at all times.
- Hand Hygiene: Wash hands thoroughly after each use of the shampoo.
Possible Side Effects
- Skin Irritation: If skin irritation develops or increases after use, discontinue use immediately and contact your veterinarian.
- Dryness or Sensitivity: Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid may cause dryness or increased sensitivity in some pets with highly reactive skin.
Shipping & Returns
We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.
For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is Dechra DermaBenSs Medicated Shampoo used for?
Ans: DermaBenSs Medicated Shampoo is used for dogs, cats, and horses with seborrheic, bacterial, or oily skin conditions, including pyodermas, folliculitis, hot spots, greasy skin, and Schnauzer comedo syndrome.
Q2: What are the active ingredients in this Medicated Shampoo?
Ans: The active ingredients are 2.5% benzoyl peroxide, 1% sodium thiosulfate (sulfur), 1% salicylic acid, and ceramides. Each provides distinct antimicrobial, keratolytic, keratoplastic, and skin barrier repair benefits.
Q3: How often should I use the Shampoo on my pet?
Ans: Use DermaBenSs Medicated Shampoo 2 to 3 times per week, or as directed by your veterinarian. Frequency may be adjusted depending on the severity of your pet's skin condition.
Q4: How long should DermaBenSs Medicated Shampoo stay on my pet's coat?
Ans: After lathering DermaBenSs Medicated Shampoo into your pet's wet coat, allow it to remain on the skin for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing thoroughly to maximize its therapeutic benefits.
Q5: Can this Shampoo bleach fabrics or surfaces?
Ans: Yes. Benzoyl peroxide in DermaBenSs Medicated Shampoo may bleach colored fabrics, clothing, carpet, and other absorbent materials. Wearing gloves and avoiding fabric contact is strongly recommended.
Q6: Is DermaBenSs Medicated Shampoo safe for cats?
Ans: Yes, DermaBenSs Medicated Shampoo is formulated for use on dogs, cats, and horses. Always follow veterinary guidance for application frequency and suitability for your cat's specific skin condition.
Q7: What skin conditions can DermaBenSs Medicated Shampoo help treat?
Ans: DermaBenSs Medicated Shampoo is indicated for oily seborrhea, superficial and deep pyodermas, folliculitis, hot spots, lick granulomas, acne, Schnauzer comedo syndrome, and adjunctive therapy for demodicosis.
Q8: Does DermaBenSs Medicated Shampoo contain steroids?
Ans: No. DermaBenSs Medicated Shampoo is steroid-free. Its active ingredients are benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, sodium thiosulfate, and ceramides, providing medicated benefits without systemic or steroidal side effects.
Q9: What should I do if my pet shows skin irritation after using DermaBenSs Medicated Shampoo?
Ans: If skin irritation develops or worsens after using DermaBenSs Medicated Shampoo, stop use immediately and consult your veterinarian for guidance on alternative or adjusted treatment options.
This Shipping Policy explains how orders are processed, shipped, tracked, and delivered.
1. Shipping Origin and Fulfillment
Orders are dispatched from our U.S.-based fulfillment center. We deliver to eligible addresses within the United States and to eligible international destinations shown at checkout.
If a destination, shipping service, or product is not eligible for delivery, checkout will not offer that shipping option.
2. Order Processing Time
Orders are generally processed within 1–5 business days before shipment. Processing time is separate from carrier transit time.
Our order cut-off time is 6:00 PM Pacific Time (PT). Orders placed after the cut-off time, on weekends, or on applicable holidays begin processing on the next business day.
Processing may include order verification and preparation for shipment.
3. U.S. Shipping Methods, Costs, and Transit Times
For eligible U.S. addresses, our current shipping options are:
- Priority Shipping: $5.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 1–2 business days after shipment.
- Standard Shipping: $2.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 3–6 business days after shipment.
- Free Shipping: $0 — estimated carrier transit time of 5–8 business days after shipment.
Total estimated delivery time includes both the 1–5 business day processing period and the applicable carrier transit time. The shipping service, cost, and delivery estimate available for your order are shown at checkout before payment.
4. International Shipping
We ship to eligible international destinations. Available international shipping services, shipping charges, and estimated delivery times vary by destination and are displayed at checkout.
For eligible international orders, applicable import duties and taxes are calculated and collected at checkout where required. When these charges apply, the order is shipped on a duties-and-taxes-paid basis so that the same import charges should not be collected again at delivery.
International delivery estimates may be affected by carrier operations, customs processing, local holidays, weather, or other events outside normal transit conditions.
5. Tracking
When tracking is available, you will receive shipment confirmation with tracking information after the order has shipped. Please allow up to 48 hours for tracking information to become active after the carrier receives the shipment.
6. Address Accuracy and Changes
Please review your shipping address carefully before submitting an order. If you notice an address error, contact us as soon as possible. We will try to help before shipment, but an address change cannot be guaranteed once fulfillment or carrier processing has begun.
Additional carrier or re-delivery charges resulting from an incorrect or incomplete address may be the customer's responsibility where permitted by law.
7. Delayed or Lost Shipments
If your shipment has not arrived within the estimated delivery timeframe, please contact us. We will review the tracking information, work with the carrier when necessary, and assist with an appropriate resolution based on the circumstances.
Delivery estimates are not guarantees and may be affected by carrier delays, weather, public holidays, customs processing, or other transportation disruptions.
8. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Deliveries
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Please include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
Approved cases are handled under our Return & Refund Policy, including return-shipping assistance when the issue is our responsibility.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Shipping Policy when our shipping services or operating requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about shipping or an order in transit, please use our Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer.
This Return & Refund Policy explains when a return is eligible, how to send an item back, who pays return shipping, and how approved refunds are processed.
1. Return Window
You may request an eligible return within 30 days after confirmed delivery. Return requests submitted after the 30-day period are not accepted unless applicable law requires otherwise.
2. Return Eligibility
To qualify for a standard return, the item must generally be:
- Unused, unwashed, and in its original condition.
- Returned with the original packaging, tags, accessories, manuals, and other included components, when applicable.
- Not specifically identified as final sale or non-returnable before purchase.
Products that show use, alteration, avoidable damage, missing components, or other conditions outside the eligibility requirements may be ineligible for a refund.
3. Product-Specific Non-Returnable Items
Some products may be non-returnable for hygiene, safety, customization, final-sale, or other product-specific reasons. Any such restriction will be disclosed on the product page or before purchase when applicable.
4. No Direct Exchanges
We do not provide direct exchange service. If you want a different item, size, color, model, or version, return the eligible original item under this Policy and place a new order separately.
5. How to Start a Return
Returns are handled by mail. Before sending an item back, contact our customer support team through the Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer. Please provide:
- Your order number.
- The item or items you want to return.
- The reason for the return.
Returns sent without required return authorization may be delayed or refused.
6. Prepaid Return Label and Return Shipping Cost
For eligible mail returns, a prepaid return label is included in the package.
For a standard return made for customer-choice reasons, the actual carrier postage charged for use of the prepaid return label will be deducted from the approved refund. We do not charge a separate restocking fee.
If the return is required because the item arrived damaged, defective, or incorrect and the claim is approved, we cover the return-label cost.
If you choose not to use the provided label when an alternative return method is authorized, use a trackable shipping service and keep your shipping receipt until the return is completed.
7. Original Shipping Charges
Original outbound shipping charges are non-refundable for standard customer-choice returns, except where required by law. If the return results from an approved damaged, defective, or incorrect item, applicable shipping charges will be handled as part of the resolution.
8. Refund Review and Processing
After the returned item is received, we inspect it and notify you whether the refund is approved.
If approved, the refund is issued to the original payment method. We generally process an approved refund within 1–3 business days. After the refund is issued, your bank or card provider may require an additional 5–10 business days to post the funds to your account.
9. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Items
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
After review, we will provide an appropriate resolution. When a return is required for an approved claim, we cover the return shipping cost.
10. Refused or Undeliverable Shipments
If a shipment is refused or returned because of incorrect or incomplete customer-provided shipping information, actual carrier return, re-delivery, or related shipping charges may be deducted from an otherwise eligible refund where permitted by law.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Return & Refund Policy when our return procedures or legal requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
12. Contact Us
If you need help with a return or refund, please use our Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer.
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