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Sulfur

Preparations containing sulfurUS-FDASourced from openFDA
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Indications

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  • Uses Helps clear up acne blemishes and helps prevent new acne blemishes from forming.ICD-10: L70.0

Dosage & administration

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Directions Shake Well clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day. if going outside, apply sunscreen after using this product. If irritation or sensitivity develops, stop use and ask a doctor.

Warnings & precautions

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For external use only. When using this product skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time. apply only to areas with acne Avoid eye area. In case of eye contact, flush gently and thoroughly with water. Do not use on broken skin large areas of the skin Keep out of reach of children.

Approval history

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  • Apr 17, 1978NDANDA017858Sun Pharm Inds Inc
  • Oct 10, 2014NDANDA203684Bracco
  • Nov 9, 2023ANDAANDA213516Jubilant

FAERS reports

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Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
15,251 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
  1. 1Dry Skin2,59117%
  2. 2Acne2,27715%
  3. 3Erythema2,23115%
  4. 4Skin Burning Sensation2,03513%
  5. 5Drug Ineffective1,82212%
  6. 6Skin Irritation1,2838.4%
  7. 7Skin Exfoliation1,1817.7%
  8. 8Rash1,0076.6%
  9. 9Pruritus9166.0%
  10. 10Pain Of Skin6514.3%
  11. 11Nausea6314.1%
  12. 12Dyspnoea5513.6%
  13. 13Overdose5463.6%
  14. 14Fatigue5403.5%
  15. 15Hypersensitivity5273.5%

Literature

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Recent PubMed references pinned to Sulfur as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

Clinical trials

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The 10 most recently updated of 14,968 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Sulfur as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sulfur used for?
According to FDA labeling, Sulfur carries indications including: Uses Helps clear up acne blemishes and helps prevent new acne blemishes from forming.. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
What class of drug is Sulfur?
Sulfur is classified as Preparations containing sulfur.
What are the brand names for Sulfur?
Sulfur is marketed under brand names including Acnomel, Ala Seb T, Avar, BP 10-Wash, BP Cleansing Wash, Clenia, End-Zit, Fostex Bar.
Note. Data for sulfur is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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