Sulfur (Topical)

Brand Names : Cuticura Ointment, Finac, Fostex Regular Strength Medicated Cover-Up, Fostril Lotion, Lotio Alsulfa, Sulpho-Lac, Fostex CM, Fostril Cream

Proper Use of This Medicine

Use this medicine only as directed . Do not use it more often and do not use it for a longer period of time than recommended on the label, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Keep this medicine away from the eyes . If you should accidentally get some in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water.

To use the cream or lotion form of this medicine:

• Before applying the medicine, wash the affected areas with soap and water and dry thoroughly. Then apply enough medicine to cover the affected areas and rub in gently.

To use the ointment form of this medicine for seborrheic dermatitis :

• Before applying the medicine, wash the affected areas with soap and water and dry thoroughly. Then apply enough medicine to cover the affected areas and rub in gently.

To use the ointment form of this medicine for scabies :

• Before applying the medicine, wash your entire body with soap and water and dry thoroughly.
• At bedtime, apply enough medicine to cover your entire body from the neck down and rub in gently. Leave the medicine on your body for 24 hours.
• Before applying the medicine again, you may wash your entire body.
• 24 hours after the last treatment with this medicine, it is important that you thoroughly wash your entire body again.

To use the soap form of this medicine:

• Work up a rich lather with the soap, using warm water. Wash the affected areas and rinse thoroughly. Apply again, and rub in gently for a few minutes. Remove excess lather with a towel or tissue without rinsing.

Dosing - The dose of topical sulfur will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of topical sulfur. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For acne:
  • For cream and bar soap dosage forms:
    • Adults and children - Use on the skin as needed.
  • For lotion dosage form:
    • Adults and children - Use two or three times a day.
  • For ointment dosage form:
    • Adults and children - Use the 0.5% ointment on the skin as needed.
• For seborrheic dermatitis:
  • For ointment dosage form:
    • Adults and children - Use the 5 to 10% ointment one or two times a day.
• For scabies:
  • For ointment dosage form:
    • Adults and children - Use the 6% ointment each night for three nights.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the cream, lotion, and ointment forms of this medicine from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.