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Sulfur

Helps clear up acne blemishes and helps prevent new acne blemishes from forming.

Checked against the official label · Updated

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Sulfur: quick answers

Used for
Helps clear up acne blemishes and helps prevent new acne blemishes from forming.
Prescription
Sold without prescription in the United States; rules differ by country.

From the official label (Nov 2025). Your prescription and pharmacist come first.

How to use Sulfur

ما تقوله النشرة الرسمية. إذا وصفه لك طبيب، فاتبع الوصفة. وإذا اختلفت نشرة عبوتك، فالأولوية لها.

لمن هو

Helps clear up acne blemishes and helps prevent new acne blemishes from forming.

كيف يُتناول وكم مرة
  • 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
While you are taking it
  • 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
Talk to a doctor first if

on broken skin large areas of the skin

Warnings

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.

إذا نسيت جرعة

تناولها عندما تتذكر، إلا إذا اقترب موعد الجرعة التالية. عندها تخطَّ الجرعة المنسية. لا تتناول جرعتين معًا أبدًا للتعويض. راجع النشرة، فبعض الأدوية مختلفة.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2025-11-14.

Registered products

United States (FDA)

SulphurSULFUR 6 [hp_C]/6[hp_C] · Pellet · Boiron
NDC 0220-4826Label
Childrens Cold And Cough Day And Night Value PackKit · Walgreen Company
NDC 0363-9998Label
Sodium Sulfacetamide And SulfurSULFACETAMIDE SODIUM 80 mg/mL, SULFUR 40 mg/mL · Suspension · Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC
NDC 69367-245Label
Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% And Sulfur 5% CleanserSULFACETAMIDE SODIUM 100 mg/g, SULFUR 50 mg/g · Liquid · Akron Pharma Inc.
NDC 71399-0488Label
Proactiv Clean Mineral Acne CleanserSULFUR 3 g/100mL · Cream · Alchemee, LLC
NDC 11410-457Label

Nigeria (NAFDAC)

NAFDACSulfacan Cream A4-2482NAFDACHysulf Ointment A4-100156NAFDACNeofidrol Lotion A11-100071NAFDACNeofidrol Lotion A11-1128NAFDACAphasulf Ointment B4-3349NAFDACAquasulf Ointment 04-5172NAFDACNeo-Medrol Lotion 04-3778NAFDACSulphorec Ointment 04-5175NAFDACSulphur Skin Ointment 04-2905NAFDACKrishat Sulfur Ointment B4-5171

Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.

Safety alerts and recalls

Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid Injection, 10 mL Multi-Dose Reaction Vial, 5 vial Box, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Jubilant Draximage Inc., dba Jubilant U.S. FDA Class II
22 Nov 2024 · Jubilant Draximage Inc., dba Jubilant Radiopharma · OngoingFailed Stability Specifications
Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% - Sulfur 5% Cleanser, Rx Only, 6 oz (170.3 g) Bottle, Manufactured for Acela Pharmaceuticals, LLC Alphareta, GA 30005, NDC 42192-136-06U.S. FDA Class III
24 Apr 2024 · Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC · TerminatedSubpotent drug
Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% Sulfur 4% Cleansing Pads, Net weight 3.7g (60 cleansing pads Net weight 3.7 g each per carton,) Rx Only, Manufactured For: Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC AlphU.S. FDA Class III
14 Nov 2022 · Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC · TerminatedSubpotent drug: Out of specification for assay at the end-of-shelf-life 24-month period.
Sodium Sulfacetamide 9.8% & Sulfur 4.8% Cleanser (sodium sulfacetamide 9.8% and sulfur 4.8%) Net Wt. 10 oz. (285 g) Rx Only NDC 50096-502-10 Manufactured for: Rosemar Labs, LLC 210U.S. FDA Class II
15 Mar 2021 · Cardinal Health Inc. · TerminatedCGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.

A recall usually affects certain batches only. Compare the lot number on your pack.

Check your pack of Sulfur

Type the registration number on the pack, or scan it with your camera.

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Questions about Sulfur

What is Sulfur used for?

Helps clear up acne blemishes and helps prevent new acne blemishes from forming. (From the official U.S. FDA label.)

How do I take Sulfur?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: 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…

Do I need a prescription for Sulfur?

In many countries Sulfur is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.

What brands contain Sulfur?

Sulfur is sold under names such as Fostex Bar, Pernox Scrub Cleanser, End-zit, Sumadan Wash, Liquimat, Thylox, Ala Seb T, Acnomel. Brand names differ between countries.

How can I check that my Sulfur is genuine?

Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

Sources

This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.