Medicines/Generics/Sulphur

Sulphur

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Overview

Sulphur is an antiseptic and has a long history of use as a scabicide. Although Sulphur is non-irritating, but it has unpleasant odor, produces staining and is thus disagreeable to use. It has been replaced by more esthetic and effective scabicides in the recent years. But it remains a possible alternative drug for use in infants and pregnant women.

Indications

Sulphur is primarily indicated in conditions like Acne, Parasite infection, Seborrheic conditions, Sepsis, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Constipation.

Contraindications

Sulphur is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity reactions.

Side Effects

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sulphur are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Local irritation, Erythema, Excessive desquamation.

Warnings

Avoid Sulphur to contact with eyes, mouth or other mucous membrane.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Geriatrics, and Neonates. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Adult Dosage

2 to 20 % (11 (11)) As recommended. Topical — As Required

Child Dosage

No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Neonatal Dosage

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Drug Interactions

Sulphur is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementIodineResorcinolConcurrent use with resorcinol may cause a cumulative irritant or drying effect, especially with the application of peeling, desquamating, or abrasive agents, resulting in excessive irritation of the skinTretinoin These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

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