Sulphur

Sulphur is used to treat scabies and also the bacterial infection of the skin. It is available in combination with other drugs to wipe out the bacterial infection from superficial skin. It is applied topically in the prescribed amount and manner for the best results.

It is a multivalent non-metal, tasteless, odourless and abundant. It occurs as the pure element or as sulfide and sulfate minerals. Sulphur is a yellow crystalline solid in its native form. This is a part of the amino acid methionine, which is an absolute dietary requirement for human beings.

Effects of it can cause irritations of the eyes and the throat with animals when the uptake takes place through inhalation of sulphur in the gaseous phase. It can cause brain damage to animals, through malfunctioning of the hypothalamus, and damage to the nervous system.

This drug can be used in below-mentioned conditions

• Scabies

• Bacterial Skin Infections

• Allergy

This drug can cause below-mentioned side effects

• Erythematous Rash

• Itching

• Dry Skin

• Tingling

• Pricking Sensation

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this medication.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women must consult doctor before using this medication.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  It is yet to be clinically established.

• What is the onset of action?

  It is yet to be clinically established.

• Is it habit forming?

  No relevant information available.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  No relevant information available. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medication.

• Does this affect liver function?

  No relevant information available. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medication.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor before consuming the doctor.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Sulphur as ingredient

• Eczim 5% w/v/10

  West-Coast Pharmaceutical Works Ltd

This medication is a natural element present in all living cells. It acts as a keratolytic agent with antibiotic activity, killing bacteria, fungi, mites, scabies and other parasites as well. It is used to treat various skin conditions by topical application.