Sulphur Information

Sulphur is a prescription medicine. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Pimples. Sulphur also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Sulphur is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Sulphur include Skin irritation, Skin Peeling, Skin redness. While these are the most often observed Sulphur side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Sulphur are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Sulphur is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Sulphur related warnings talks about Sulphur's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Sulphur have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Sulphur may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Sulphur is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Sulphur Benefits & Uses
Sulphur Dosage & How to Take
Sulphur Side Effects
Sulphur Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Sulphur with Other Drugs
Sulphur Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Sulphur
Sulphur Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Sulphur Benefits & Uses

Sulphur is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pimples (Read More - How to get rid of acne or pimples)

Other Benefits

Sulphur Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Sulphur Related Warnings

Is the use of Sulphur safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Sulphur on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

Unknown
Is the use of Sulphur safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Sulphur for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Sulphur on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Sulphur on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Sulphur on the Liver?

So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Sulphur on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Sulphur will affect the liver or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Sulphur on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Sulphur on heart. So it is not known whether taking Sulphur will cause side effects on heart or not.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Sulphur with Other Drugs

Sulphur should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Isotretinoin

Tretinoin

Sulphur Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sulphur unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Sulphur

Is this Sulphur habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Sulphur has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Sulphur will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Sulphur is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Sulphur cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Sulphur Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sulphur

Some foods when eaten with Sulphur can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Sulphur

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Sulphur.

Unknown