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Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.--
In Canada--
Generic name product may be available in the U.S. and Canada.
Sulfur (SUL-fur) 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. Others are available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use of sulfur for your medical condition.
Sulfur is available in the following dosage forms:
If you are using this medicine without a prescription, carefully read and follow any precautions on the label. For topical sulfur preparations, the following should be considered:
Allergies--Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to sulfur. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as preservatives or dyes.
Pregnancy--Topical sulfur has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in humans.
Breast-feeding--Topical sulfur has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.
Children--Although there is no specific information comparing use of this medicine in children with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults.
Older adults--Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. Although there is no specific information comparing use of sulfur in the elderly with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
Other medicines--Although certain medicines should not be used
together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together
even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to
change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care
professional if you are using any other topical prescription or nonprescription
(over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine that is to be applied to the same area of
the skin. Use this medicine only as directed
. Do not use it more often and do
not use it for a longer period of time than recommended on the label, unless
otherwise directed by your doctor. Keep this medicine away from the eyes
. If you
should accidentally get some in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. To use the
cream or lotion form
of this medicine:
Proper Use of This Medicine
To use the ointment form of this medicine for seborrheic dermatitis :
To use the ointment form of this medicine for scabies :
To use the soap form of this medicine:
Dosing--The dose of topical sulfur will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of topical sulfur. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
Missed dose--If you miss a dose of this medicine, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Storage--To store this medicine:
When using sulfur, do not use any of the following preparations on the same affected area as this medicine , unless otherwise directed by your doctor:
To use any of the above preparations on the same affected area as sulfur may cause severe irritation of the skin.
Do not use any topical mercury-containing preparation, such as ammoniated mercury ointment, on the same area as this medicine . To do so may cause a foul odor, may be irritating to the skin, and may stain the skin black. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if the following side effect occurs:
Skin irritation not present before use of this medicine
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. However, check with your health care professional if the following side effect continues or is bothersome:
Redness and peeling of skin (may occur after a few days)
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your health care professional.
Revised: 10/28/93
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