Dosing & Uses
Dosage Forms & Strengths
bar
- 1% (Aqua KAVI)
- 3% (Grandpa’s Thylox Acne Treatment Soap with Sulfur)
- 5% (Sulfpho-Lac)
topical ointment
- 0.5%
- 5%
- 6%
- 10% (De La Cruz Sulfur Ointment)
topical cream
- 5%
cleanser
- 3% (Unblemish Acne Treatment Sulfur Wash)
Acne Vulgaris
Lotion/cream/ointment: After cleansing, apply sparingly to affected area(s) up to BID/TID
Cleanser/bar: May use qDay or BID; gently massage cleanser onto wet face and neck until lathered; rinse thoroughly
Product content varies, check individual labeling
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ointment: Apply 5-10% to affected area and rub in gently qDay/BID; apply to clean, dry skin
Scabies (Off-label)
Use 6% ointment qHS x3 days
Wash entire body with soap and water and dry thoroughly
Apply to entire body from neck down and rub in gently; leave on for 24 hr
Thoroughly wash entire body with soap and water 24 hr after last treatment
Dosage Forms & Strengths
bar
- 1% (Aqua KAVI)
- 3% (Grandpa’s Thylox Acne Treatment Soap with Sulfur)
- 5% (Sulfpho-Lac)
topical ointment
- 0.5%
- 5%
- 6%
- 10% (De La Cruz Sulfur Ointment)
topical cream
- 5%
cleanser
- 3% (Unblemish Acne Treatment Sulfur Wash)
Acne Vulgaris
Adolescents
Lotion/cream/ointment: After cleansing, apply sparingly to affected area(s) up to BID/TID
Cleanser/bar: May use qDay or BID; gently massage cleanser onto wet face and neck until lathered; rinse thoroughly
Product content varies, check individual labeling
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ointment: Apply 5-10% to affected area and rub in gently qDay/BID; apply to clean, dry skin
Scabies (Off-label)
Use 6% ointment qHS x3 days
Wash entire body with soap and water and dry thoroughly
Apply to entire body from neck down and rub in gently; leave on for 24 hr
Thoroughly wash entire body with soap and water 24 hr after last treatment
Adverse Effects
Frequency Not Defined
Erythema
Excessive desquamation
Skin irritation/inflammation
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Cautions
External use only
Do not use on skin that is broken, sun- or wind-burned, dry, irritated, or with existing skin rash
Avoid contact with eyes or mucus membranes
Discontinue if excessive skin irritation develops
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: insufficient data; drug absorbed through intact and broken skin
Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
Elicits antiseptic, antiparasitic, antiseborrheic, and keratolytic actions
Images
| BRAND | FORM. | UNIT PRICE | PILL IMAGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfo-Lo topical - | 3 % bar |  |
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Patient Handout
sulfur topical
NO MONOGRAPH AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME
USES: Consult your pharmacist.
HOW TO USE: Consult your pharmacist.
SIDE EFFECTS: Consult your pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
PRECAUTIONS: Consult your pharmacist.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Consult your pharmacist.Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
NOTES: No monograph available at this time.
MISSED DOSE: Consult your pharmacist.
STORAGE: Consult your pharmacist.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
Information last revised July 2016. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.
IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.
