Sulfur
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Sourced from openFDA- Uses Helps clear up acne blemishes and helps prevent new acne blemishes from forming.ICD-10: L70.0
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDADirections 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
Sourced from openFDAFor 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
Sourced from openFDA- Apr 17, 1978NDANDA017858Sun Pharm Inds Inc
- Oct 10, 2014NDANDA203684Bracco
- Nov 9, 2023ANDAANDA213516Jubilant
FAERS reports
- 1Dry Skin2,59117%
- 2Acne2,27715%
- 3Erythema2,23115%
- 4Skin Burning Sensation2,03513%
- 5Drug Ineffective1,82212%
- 6Skin Irritation1,2838.4%
- 7Skin Exfoliation1,1817.7%
- 8Rash1,0076.6%
- 9Pruritus9166.0%
- 10Pain Of Skin6514.3%
- 11Nausea6314.1%
- 12Dyspnoea5513.6%
- 13Overdose5463.6%
- 14Fatigue5403.5%
- 15Hypersensitivity5273.5%
Literature
Recent PubMed references pinned to Sulfur as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- Rapid Microwave-Assisted Green Synthesis of N,S Co-Doped Red-Emissive Carbon Dots From Coconut Fiber Waste for Label-Free Ultrasensitive Creatinine Detection.Chemistry, an Asian journal · 2026 · Nair RV, Pillai SPMID 42226079DOI 10.1002/asia.70813
- Real-world emission factors and inhalation health risks of PM-bound metals from workboats using ultra-low sulfur marine fuel.Environmental pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987) · 2026 · Chien PY, Lai CH, Wang CC, et al.PMID 42214544DOI 10.1016/j.envpol.2026.128453
- Nitrogen and sulfur dual-doped yellow fluorescent carbon dots: strongly pH/polarity response and cancer cell recognition.Mikrochimica acta · 2026 · Chen K, Li H, Pan J, et al.PMID 42209841DOI 10.1007/s00604-026-08154-9
- Sulphur metabolism as a key factor in the evolution of environmental adaptation of Acidihalobacter.Microbial genomics · 2026 · Vergara E, Khaleque HN, Neira G, et al.PMID 42200512DOI 10.1099/mgen.0.001732
- Biomimetic Studies on the Reactivity of Sulfur-Centered Radicals with Purine Moieties of DNA.Biomolecules · 2026 · Masi A, Barata-Vallejo S, Chatgilialoglu C, et al.PMID 42194059DOI 10.3390/biom16050711
- Genome-wide characterization of sulphur metabolism gene families and recombination dynamics in mangrove-derived Bacillus aryabhattai NM1-A2 and Bacillus cereus NR1.Microbial genomics · 2026 · Kashif M, Li T, Wang D, et al.PMID 42171615DOI 10.1099/mgen.0.001713
- Mechanism of sulfur stabilization in high-sulfur coal gangue concrete through microbial synergism.Journal of environmental management · 2026 · Liu W, Yan Y, Jia G, et al.PMID 42160858DOI 10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.130000
- One-Step Synthesis of Sulfur-Containing Amino Acids via Copper-Catalyzed Three-Component Reactions of Glycine Derivatives.The Journal of organic chemistry · 2026 · Zhu D, Ma X, Jian G, et al.PMID 42157473DOI 10.1021/acs.joc.6c00854
Clinical trials
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.
- A Study to Compare Blinatumomab Alone to Blinatumomab With Nivolumab in Patients Diagnosed With First Relapse B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)Recruiting · Phase 2 · Interventional · 461 enrolled · National Cancer Institute (NCI)NCT04546399updated 2026-06-12
- Phase I/II Study of Engineered T Cell Receptor-Modified NK Cells Targeting PRAME in Conjunction With Lymphodepleting Chemotherapy for the Management of Relapse/Refractory Myeloid MalignanciesRecruiting · Phase 1 · Phase 2 · Interventional · 44 enrolled · M.D. Anderson Cancer CenterNCT06383572updated 2026-06-12
- Efficacy and Safety of the CloB2M (Clofarabine Combined With Busulfan and Melphalan) Conditioning Regimen in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Adult Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia in First Complete RemissionNot yet recruiting · Interventional · 30 enrolled · Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, ChinaNCT07644481updated 2026-06-12
- Polygenic Risk-based Detection of Subclinical Coronary Atherosclerosis and Intervention With Statin and ColchicineActive not recruiting · Phase 4 · Interventional · 200 enrolled · Massachusetts General HospitalNCT05850091updated 2026-06-12
- Platelet Aggregation Function-Guided De-Escalation Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients With Acute Ischemic StrokeNot yet recruiting · Phase 4 · Interventional · 3,836 enrolled · Sichuan Provincial People's HospitalNCT07644234updated 2026-06-12
- PPIs and In-Hospital Morbidity in Acute Variceal Bleeding With Chronic Liver DiseaseRecruiting · Phase 2 · Interventional · 60 enrolled · Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo LeonNCT06861478updated 2026-06-12
- Osimertinib With or Without Bevacizumab as Initial Treatment for Patients With EGFR-Mutant Lung CancerRecruiting · Phase 3 · Interventional · 300 enrolled · National Cancer Institute (NCI)NCT04181060updated 2026-06-12
- Stem Cell Transplantation for Participants With Germline RUNX1 Associated Blood CancersNot yet recruiting · Phase 2 · Interventional · 98 enrolled · National Cancer Institute (NCI)NCT07524530updated 2026-06-12
- Integrated Therapies for Alcohol Use in Alcohol-associated Liver Disease (ITAALD) TrialRecruiting · Phase 2 · Interventional · 216 enrolled · Samer GawriehNCT07060638updated 2026-06-12
- A Study of Bomedemstat (IMG-7289/MK-3543) Compared to Best Available Therapy (BAT) in Participants With Essential Thrombocythemia and an Inadequate Response or Intolerance of Hydroxyurea (MK-3543-006)Recruiting · Phase 3 · Interventional · 340 enrolled · Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCNCT06079879updated 2026-06-12
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.
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