sulfur topical (Liquimat, Sulpho-Lac, Aqua KAVI, De La Cruz Sulfur Ointment, Grandpa�s Thylox Acne Treatment Soap with Sulfur, Unblemish Acne Treatment Sulfur Wash)
Classes: Acne Agents, Topical
Dosing and uses of Liquimat, Sulpho-Lac (sulfur topical)
Adult dosage forms and 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
Pediatric dosage forms and 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
Liquimat, Sulpho-Lac (sulfur topical) adverse (side) 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 and 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 of Liquimat, Sulpho-Lac (sulfur topical)
Mechanism of action
Elicits antiseptic, antiparasitic, antiseborrheic, and keratolytic actions
