What is Sulfur?
Sulfur is used to treat many kinds of skin disorders. Sulfur cream, lotion, ointment, and bar soap are used to treat acne. Sulfur ointment is used to treat seborrheic dermatitis and scabies. Sulfur may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Some of these preparations are available only with your doctor's prescription.
Sulfur indications
Topical/Cutaneous
Acne
Adult: Apply a thin layer of 1-8% cream, jelly, lotion or soap onto affected areas of the skin 1-3 times daily. Initiate therapy with 1 application daily and then gradually increase the frequency to avoid excessive drying.
Topical/Cutaneous
Scabies
Adult: Apply a thin layer of 5-10% oint uniformly and massage gently into all skin surfaces from the neck to the toes (including the soles). Do not wash off till 24hr later. Repeat application for 2-3 successive days. 30 g of oint is sufficient for each application.
Child: Smaller proportion of adult dose used.
Topical/Cutaneous
Dandruff
Adult: Apply 2-5% Sulfur (used alone or in combination with salicylic acid) to wet hair and massage vigorously into the scalp and then rinse thoroughly. Repeat application and rinse. Shampoo twice a wk.
How should I use Sulfur?
Use Sulfur topical exactly as directed by your doctor, or follow the instructions that accompany the package. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Wash your hands before and after applying this medication.
Shake lotions well before using them.
Clean and dry the area to which you will apply Sulfur topical. Apply the medication to the affected area.
When applying Sulfur topical, avoid your eyes, the inside of your nose and mouth, your lips, and areas where the skin is broken to prevent excessive irritation. If you get medication in any of these areas, rinse it off with water.
Do not cover the affected area after applying Sulfur topical, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Doing so could cause too much medicine to be absorbed by your body and could be harmful.
Sulfur topical is usually applied one to three times daily.
It may take several weeks or more to see the effects of this drug. Do not stop using Sulfur topical if you do not see results immediately.
Apply Sulfur topical less often if you experience excessive burning, dryness, or irritation.
Store Sulfur topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Sulfur dosage
Topical/Cutaneous
Acne
Adult: Apply a thin layer of 1-8% cream, jelly, lotion or soap onto affected areas of the skin 1-3 times daily. Initiate therapy with 1 application daily and then gradually increase the frequency to avoid excessive drying.
Topical/Cutaneous
Scabies
Adult: Apply a thin layer of 5-10% oint uniformly and massage gently into all skin surfaces from the neck to the toes (including the soles). Do not wash off till 24hr later. Repeat application for 2-3 successive days. 30 g of oint is sufficient for each application.
Child: Smaller proportion of adult dose used.
Topical/Cutaneous
Dandruff
Adult: Apply 2-5% Sulfur (used alone or in combination with salicylic acid) to wet hair and massage vigorously into the scalp and then rinse thoroughly. Repeat application and rinse. Shampoo twice a wk.
Sulfur interactions
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What other drugs will affect Sulfur?
Sulfur Mediphar is pharmaceutically not compatible with resorcinol (forms melted mixture) and zinc oxide (forms insoluble forms of zinc salicylate).
Sulfur side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Sulfur?
Applies to Sulfur topical: topical cream, topical gel/jelly, topical liquid, topical lotion, topical ointment, topical shampoo, topical soap, topical solution
As well as its needed effects, Sulfur topical (the active ingredient contained in Sulfur) may cause unwanted side effects that require medical attention.
Severity: Moderate
If any of the following side effects occur while taking Sulfur topical, check with your doctor or nurse as soon as possible:
- Skin irritation not present before use of this medicine
Minor Side Effects
Some Sulfur topical side effects may not need any medical attention. As your body gets used to the medicine these side effects may disappear. Your health care professional may be able to help you prevent or reduce these side effects, but do check with them if any of the following side effects continue, or if you are concerned about them:
- Redness and peeling of skin (may occur after a few days)
Sulfur contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Sulfur?
Less common or rare
Skin irritation not present before use of salicylic acid (moderate or severe)
Frequency not known
Dryness and peeling of skin
flushing
redness of skin
unusually warm skin
Symptoms of salicylic acid poisoning
Confusion
diarrhea
dizziness
fast or deep breathing
headache (severe or continuing)
hearing loss
lightheadedness
nausea
rapid breathing
ringing or buzzing in ears (continuing)
severe drowsiness
stomach pain
vomiting
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
-Skin irritation not present before use of salicylic acid (mild) -stinging
Active ingredient matches for Sulfur:
Sulfur
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Drops; Oral; Sulfur 3 ch | |
| Tablet; Oral; Sulfur 3 ch | |
| Globules; Oral; Sulfur 1 x | |
| Granules; Oral; Sulfur 1 x | |
| Liquid; Oral; Sulfur 1 x | |
| Drops; Oral; Sulfur 2 d | |
| Liquid; Oral; Sulfur 2 d | |
| Powder; Oral; Sulfur 2 d | |
| Tablet; Oral; Sulfur 3 dh | |
| Drops; Oral; Sulfur 30 d / ml | |
| Liquid; Oral; Sulfur 6 d / ml | |
| Drops; Oral; Sulfur 4 ch | |
| Drops; Oral; Sulfur 5 ch | |
List of Sulfur substitutes (brand and generic names): | |
| Sulfospor | |
| Sulfur 8 Medical Anti Dandruff Hair and Scalp Conditioner Original | |
| Ointment; Topical; Sulfur 2% | |
| Sulfur Injeel Forte | |
| Liquid; Oral; Sulfur 6 d / 1.1 ml | |
| Sulfur Kozakai Seiyaku (Japan) | |
| Sulfur Midwest (New Zealand) | |
| Sulfur Nikko Seiyaku (Japan) | |
| Sulfur PSM (New Zealand) | |
| Sulfur Soap | |
| Soap Bar; Topical; Sulfur 10% | |
| Sulfur Sublimatum | |
| Drops; Oral; Sulfur 1 x | |
| Globules; Oral; Sulfur 1 x | |
| Granules; Oral; Sulfur 1 x | |
| Liquid; Oral; Sulfur 1 x | |
| Pellets; Oral; Sulfur 1 x | |
| Tablet; Oral; Sulfur 1 x | |
| Sulfur Sumio (Japan) | |
| Sulfuratum Simplex oint. (Latvia) | |
| Sulfurell (Germany) | |
| Sulfuric simple ointment (Georgia) | |
| Sulfurici Unguentum (Georgia) | |
| Sulikol | |
| Sulkol | |
| Sulphur Homaccord | |
| Liquid; Oral; Sulfur 6 x | |
| Pellets; Oral; Sulfur 6 x | |
| Sulphur Luna (Egypt) | |
| Sulsol | |
| Sultaf | |
| Super Cosan | |
| Super Six | |
| Svovl | |
| Thiol | |
| Thiols | |
| Thiolux | |
| Thion | |
| Thiovit | |
| Thiovit S | |
| Thiozol | |
| Thylox Acne Treatment | |
| Thylox Acne Treatment Topical | |
| Ultra Sulfur | |
| Unguentum Sulfuratum simplex (Georgia) | |
| United Home Sulfur (Philippines) | |
| United Home Sulfur 100 mg/1 g x 15 g (Amherst Lab) | $ 1.25 |
| United Home Sulfur 100 mg/1 g x 30 g (Amherst Lab) | $ 1.59 |
See 179 substitutes for Sulfur | |
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