Salicylic Acid and Sulfur (Topical)

Brand Names : Essential Care Creamy Dandruff Shampoo, Essential Care Maximum Strength Dandruff Shampoo, Essential Care Medicated Dandruff Wash, Meted, Pernox (Lemon), Pernox (Regular), Pernox Lathering Abradant Scrub Cleanser (Fresh Scent), Sebex, Sebulex (Regular), Sebulex (with Conditioners), SAStid Soap, Sebulex

Category

• Antiacne agent, topical
• Antiseborrheic
• Keratolytic, topical

Description

Salicylic acid and sulfur (sal-i-SILL-ik AS-id and SUL-fur) combination is used to treat acne and other skin disorders and dandruff and other scalp disorders, such as seborrheic dermatitis.

This medicine is available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use of this medicine for your medical condition.

Salicylic acid and sulfur combination is available in the following dosage forms:

Topical
• Bar (U.S. and Canada)
• Cleansing lotion (U.S. and Canada)
• Shampoo (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Essential Care Creamy Dandruff Shampoo
• Essential Care Maximum Strength Dandruff Shampoo
• Essential Care Medicated Dandruff Wash
• Meted
• Pernox (Lemon)
• Pernox (Regular)
• Pernox Lathering Abradant Scrub Cleanser (Fresh Scent)
• Sebex
• Sebulex (Regular)
• Sebulex (with Conditioners)

In Canada -

• Meted
• Pernox (Lemon)
• Pernox (Regular)
• SAStid Soap
• Sebulex

Generic name product may be available in the U.S.