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Sulfur

Uses* Temporarily relieves: ■ common pain or itching from swimmer’s ear ■ clogged ears ■ ear pain or itching from other earaches, after diagnosis by a physician

Medication guideLabel updated 2025-11-14

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Drug facts

Used for
Uses* Temporarily relieves: ■ common pain or itching from swimmer’s ear ■ clogged ears ■ ear pain or itching from other earaches, after diagnosis by a physician
How to take it
  • 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…
Do not take if
  • broken skin
  • large areas of the skin

What it is used for

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

How to take it

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.

Who should not take it

  • broken skin
  • large areas of the skin

Warnings

For external use only.

Active Ingredient

Sulfur 8.0%

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Sulfur; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/sulfur

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 2). Sulfur. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/sulfur

AMA 11th

Sulfur. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/sulfur

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