Sulfoam

Sulfoam (for the skin) is used to treat acne.

Sulfoam may also be used for reasons that are not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all the instructions on your medicine label and package. Inform all of your healthcare providers about your medical conditions, allergies, and all the medicines you are taking.

You should not use Sulfoam if you are allergic to sulfur.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have severe acne, or acne on large areas of skin.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Sulfoam may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor right away if you have:

• severe burning, redness, or swelling where the medicine was applied;
• severe dryness or peeling of treated skin; or
• new or worsening skin symptoms.

Common side effects of Sulfoam may include:

• mild burning, tingling, stinging, itching, or redness;
• peeling, dryness; or
• oily skin.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Do not take by mouth. Topical medicine is for use only on the skin or scalp.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

You may need to shake this medicine before each use. Follow directions on the label.

Wash your hands before and after applying Sulfoam lotion. Also clean and gently dry the skin area to be treated.

Apply a thin layer of sulfur topical lotion to the affected skin up to 3 times per day. Rub in gently. Apply the lotion less often if your skin becomes overly dry or peels.

Do not cover treated skin with a bandage. Heat or bandaging can increase the amount of drug absorbed through your skin and may cause harmful effects.

When using Sulfoam shampoo, follow all directions on the product label. You may need to leave the shampoo on your scalp for a few minutes before rinsing.

It may take several weeks before your skin condition improves. Keep using the medication as directed and call a doctor if your symptoms do not improve.

Do not stop using this medicine if you do not see results immediately.

Store Sulfoam at room temperature. Do not freeze.

Apply the medicine as soon as possible, but skip the missed dose if it is close to the time for your next dose. Do not apply two doses at once.

An overdose of Sulfoam is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

Avoid getting Sulfoam in your eyes, nose, mouth, or on your lips. Rinse with water if contact does occur.

Do not use on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, or irritated skin.

Also avoid using Sulfoam on areas of eczema. Wait until these areas have healed before using this medicine.

Avoid using other acne medications on the areas you treat with Sulfoam, unless your doctor tells you to.

Avoid using skin products that can cause irritation, such as harsh soaps or skin cleansers, or skin products with alcohol, spices, astringents, or lime.

Medicine used on the skin is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. However, many drugs can interact with each other. Inform all your healthcare providers about all the medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.