Sulfacan
Precipitated Sulfur USP 10% w/w Lanoline Cream Base
Sulfacan is used for the treatment of acne vulgaris and acne roseca. The formulation is applied and left on the skin for 15 minutes the first evening. The length of exposure is increased by 15 minutes each evening thereafter until the preparation is tolerated for two hours Sulfacan then may be left on overnight. An additional application may be necessary in the morning after the level of sensitivity and response are determined. Contact with eyes, eyelids, and mucous membranes should be avoided.
Sulfacan, is the current treatment of choice in acne. Sulfur increases its therapeutic efficacy. Sulfur being a keratolytic and anti-bacterial agent, is able to penetrate the epidermis and concentrate itself in the undischarged effectiveness of the product.
Sulfacan should be thinly and evenly applied to the affected area two or three times a day with a gentle rub.
Hypersensitivity to precipitated sulfur 2. Eczema and seborrhoeic dermatitis affecting the face.
If severe irritation develops, use of Sulfacan Cream should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted. After the reaction clears, treatment may often be resumed with less frequent applications. Sulfacan Cream Should not be used in or near the eyes lead to increased incidence of contact sensitivity. Sulfacan can cause dermatitis in persons with an allergic background.
Some degree of dryness of skin, erythema and irritation are normally encountered with all topical acne preparations. This may be part of their mechanism of action. However, the duration and frequency and vigorous scrubbing will have to be adjusted according to the patient’s tolerance. No lasting effects on the skin have been come across and the local irritant action wears off after a few days of discontinuation of treatment. There are no systemic side effects. Hypersensitivity to sulfur can occur occasionally and this precludes further use of the drug. Contact allergy to Sulfur can also occur in about 1-2% of patients who should not use this preparation. The nature of the side effect should be discussed with the doctor to differentiate usual irritation from hypersensitivity and contact allergy.
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Store in cool dry place. Protect from light. Keep all medicines away from reach of children.
10 x 10’s (in blisters)
A4-2482
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