Sulfur : How to Use - Cuticura Ointment, Finac, Fostex Regular Strength Medicated Cover-Up, Fostril Lotion, Lotio Alsulfa, Sulpho-Lac, Fostex CM, Fostril Cream

Sulfur - Topical

Brand Names

Cuticura Ointment, Finac, Fostex Regular Strength Medicated Cover-Up, Fostril Lotion, Lotio Alsulfa, Sulpho-Lac, Fostex CM, Fostril Cream Sulfur *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Use this drug 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 family doctor.

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

To use the cream or lotion form of this drug:

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

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

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

To use the ointment form of this drug for scabies :

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

To use the soap form of this drug:

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

Dosage

The dose of topical sulfur will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of topical sulfur If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family 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 drug, 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 drug:

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Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed.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