Drug Reference
Sulfur
Preparations containing sulfur
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Preparations containing sulfur
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
AcnomelAla Seb TAvarBP 10-WashBP Cleansing WashCleniaEnd-ZitFostex BarLiquimatNuOxPernox Scrub CleanserPlexionRezamidRosanilRosulaSebexSebulexSulfo-LoSulfoamSulpho-LacSumadan WashSumaxinThylox
Available as
100 MG/ML · Topical Cream100 MG/ML90 MG/ML80 MG/ML30 MG/ML35 MG/ML90 MG/ML · Topical Solution50 MG/ML95 MG/ML98 MG/ML98 MG/ML · Topical Cream98 MG/ML · Topical Solution66 MG/ML10 MG/ML · Topical Cream100 MG/ML · Topical Solution22 MG/ML30 MG/ML · Topical Cream30 MG/ML · Topical Solution20 MG/ML0.02 MG/MG0.06 MG/MG · Topical Gel0.02 MG/MG · Topical Ointment40 MG/ML0.03 MG/MG · Topical Ointment
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses* Temporarily relieves: ■ common pain or itching from swimmer’s ear ■ clogged ears ■ ear pain or itching from other earaches, after diagnosis by a physician
How to use / dosing
Directions Adults and children ages 4 years and over: ■ Tilt head sideways and apply 3-4 drops into involved ear (tip of applicator should not enter ear canal). ■ Keep head tilted for at least 2 minutes to keep drops in ear. ■ Repeat until relieved, up to 4 times per day. ■ Use as directed. ■ Do not refrigerate. ■ Shake well before using.
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyConsult your doctor
…If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.…
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings Keep away from eyes. Do not use if you have ear tubes, damaged ear drums or after ear surgery. Stop use and ask a doctor if: ■ symptoms persist for more than 48 hours or worsen. ■ any discharge from ear is present. ■ symptoms are accompanied by a fever. If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- OLLOPETS ECZEMA (ARSENICUM ALBUM, MEZEREUM, SULPHUR) SOLUTION [SEVENE USA]
- JOCK BLOCK (SULFUR) SPRAY [KING-TECH INDUSTRY, INC.]
- TINEA VERSICOLOR TREATMENT BAR (CLOTRIMAZOLE) SOAP [BEAUTIVITY LLC]
- TINEA VERSICOLOR TREATMENT KIT (CLOTRIMAZOLE) KIT [BEAUTIVITY LLC]
- ATHLETE FOOT TREATMENT KIT (TERBINAFINE HYDROCHLORIDE, TOLNAFTATE) KIT [BEAUTIVITY LLC]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.