Identification
- Summary
Sulfur is an ingredient of various cosmetic preparations for its keratolytic, antifungal, and antibacterial properties.
- Brand Names
- Acnomel, Avar, Bp Cleansing Wash, Plexion, Rezamid, Sumadan Wash, Sumaxin
- Generic Name
- Octasulfur
Commonly known or available as Sulfur - DrugBank Accession Number
- DB09353
- Background
Sulfur is a chemical element that is present in all living tissues. The most commonly used form of pharmaceutical sulfur is Octasulfur (S8). After calcium and phosphorus, it is the third most abundant mineral in the human body. Sulfur is also found in garlic, onions and broccoli.
People take sulfur by mouth for shortness of breath, allergies, swelling in the back of the throat (pharyngitis), high cholesterol, clogged arteries, menopause, and upper respiratory tract infections like the common cold. Sulfur seems to have an antibacterial activity. It has been also used for acne.
- Type
- Small Molecule
- Groups
- Approved
- Structure
Structure for Octasulfur (DB09353)
- Weight
- Average: 256.52
Monoisotopic: 255.77656552 - Chemical Formula
- S8
- Synonyms
- Cyclooctasulfur
Pharmacology
- Indication
Topically it is indicated for dandruff, acne, Hayfever, common cold, scaly and red skin patches (seborrheic dermatitis). Poison ivy, and sumac infections.
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- Contraindications & Blackbox Warnings
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Sulfur is converted to hydrogen sulfide (H2S) through reduction, partly by bacteria. H2S has a lethal action on bacteria (possibly including Propionibacterium acnes) which plays a role in acne, fungi, and parasites such as scabies mites.
- Mechanism of action
Sulfur acts as a keratolytic agent and also it has antibacterial activity. It also kills fungi, scabies mites and other parasites. Precipitated sulfur and colloidal sulfur are used, in form of lotions, creams, powders, soaps, and bath additives, for the treatment of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea, and seborrhoeic dermatitis.
- Absorption
Intended for local use only, no systemic absorption.
- Volume of distribution
Intended for local use only, no systemic absorption.
- Protein binding
Intended for local use only, no systemic absorption.
- Metabolism
Intended for local use only, no systemic absorption.
- Route of elimination
Intended for local use only, no systemic absorption.
- Half-life
Intended for local use only, no systemic absorption.
- Clearance
Intended for local use only, no systemic absorption.
- Adverse Effects
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rat oral LD50 of greater than 5,000 mg/kg (3, 10); and greater than 8,437 mg/kg.
- Pathways
- Not Available
- Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
- Not Available
Interactions
- Drug Interactions
- This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.Not Available
- Food Interactions
- No interactions found.
Products
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Name Dosage Strength Route Labeller Marketing Start Marketing End Region Image Sodium Sulfacetamide and Sulfur Kit 1250 mg/25g Topical Perrigo New York Inc. 2008-10-08 2012-02-01 US 
- Over the Counter Products
Name Dosage Strength Route Labeller Marketing Start Marketing End Region Image 5s Blemish Treatment Cream 3 % Topical Shiseido Company Ltd. 2000-09-15 2003-07-01 Canada 
Acne All-Star 3-in-1 Acne Cleanser, Mask and Spot Treatment Liquid 0.03 g/1g Topical Tula Life Llc 2022-07-25 Not applicable US Acne and Blemish Control Mask Cream 5 g/100mL Topical USRX LLC 2020-04-28 Not applicable US Acne Blemish Cream(sulfur Cream) Cream 4 % Topical Bonne Bell Llc 1987-12-31 1999-07-07 Canada Acne Clearing Sulfur Mask Cream 35 mg/1g Topical AcneFree, LLC 2017-12-01 Not applicable US Acne Control Clarifying Mask Cream 4 g/100mL Topical Murad, LLC 2021-07-28 Not applicable US Acne LotionSulfur Sulfur Lotion 30 mg/1mL Topical Allure Labs Inc 2018-11-09 Not applicable US Acne LotionSulfur Sulfur Lotion 30 mg/1mL Topical Allure Labs, Inc. 2014-06-10 Not applicable US Acne Treatment Ointment 10 g/100g Topical Dermaline USA Corp 2022-04-15 Not applicable US Acne Treatment Sulfur Wash Rodan and Field Liquid 3 g/100mL Topical Rodan & Fields 2011-06-08 Not applicable US - Mixture Products
Name Ingredients Dosage Route Labeller Marketing Start Marketing End Region Image Acne Aid Gel Octasulfur (2.5 %) + Chloroxylenol (.375 %) + Resorcinol (1.25 %) Gel Topical Stiefel Laboratories, Inc. 1966-12-31 1998-07-09 Canada Acne Clearning Treatment Face Octasulfur (.012 mg/.024mg) + Benzoyl peroxide (.006 mg/.024mg) + Salicylic acid (.0048 mg/.024mg) Liquid Topical Care Pluss Pharma S.A. De C.V. 2012-08-06 Not applicable US Acne Drying Topical Octasulfur (8 g/100mL) + Resorcinol (2 g/100mL) Lotion Topical Only Yourx, Inc. 2014-08-26 Not applicable US Acne Treatment maximum strength CVS Octasulfur (8 g/100g) + Resorcinol (2 g/100g) Cream Topical CVS Health 2014-12-26 Not applicable US Acne Vanishing Gel- 10% with Sulfur Octasulfur (3 g/100mL) + Benzoyl peroxide (10 g/100mL) Gel Topical Only Yourx, Inc. 2014-03-28 Not applicable US Acnomel Skin Tone Cream Octasulfur (8 %) + Isopropyl alcohol (11 %) + Resorcinol (2 %) Cream Topical Numark Laboratories, Inc. 1992-12-31 2004-07-30 Canada Acnotex acne Treatment Octasulfur (80 mg/1mL) + Resorcinol (20 mg/1mL) Lotion Topical Genesis 2011-07-07 2015-03-01 US Actinac Pwr Octasulfur (320 mg / g) + Allantoin (24 mg / g) + Chloramphenicol (40 mg / g) + Hydrocortisone acetate (40 mg / g) + Nicoboxil (24 mg / g) Powder Topical Roussel Canada Inc. 1978-12-31 1996-09-09 Canada Actinac Pws Octasulfur (320 mg / g) + Allantoin (24 mg / g) + Chloramphenicol (40 mg / g) + Hydrocortisone acetate (40 mg / g) + Nicoboxil (24 mg / g) Powder, for solution Topical Hoechst Roussel Canada Inc. 1994-12-31 2001-07-20 Canada Adult Acnomel Octasulfur (80 mg/1g) + Resorcinol (20 mg/1g) Cream Topical Numark Brands, Inc 1946-10-08 Not applicable US - Unapproved/Other Products
Name Ingredients Dosage Route Labeller Marketing Start Marketing End Region Image Avar Octasulfur (50 mg/1g) + Sulfacetamide sodium (95 mg/1g) Aerosol, foam Topical Mission Pharmacal Company 2010-07-15 2019-05-31 US Avar Octasulfur (50 mg/1g) + Sulfacetamide sodium (100 mg/1g) Emulsion Topical Mission Pharmacal Company 2011-09-15 Not applicable US Avar Cleansing Pads Octasulfur (50 mg/1g) + Sulfacetamide sodium (95 mg/1g) Cloth Topical Mission Pharmacal Company 2011-09-15 2019-11-30 US Avar Ls Octasulfur (20 mg/1g) + Sulfacetamide sodium (100 mg/1g) Emulsion Topical Mission Pharmacal Company 2011-09-15 Not applicable US Avar LS Octasulfur (20 mg/1g) + Sulfacetamide sodium (100 mg/1g) Aerosol, foam Topical Mission Pharmacal Company 2010-07-15 2019-09-30 US Avar LS Cleansing Pads Octasulfur (20 mg/1g) + Sulfacetamide sodium (100 mg/1g) Cloth Topical Mission Pharmacal Company 2011-09-15 2019-11-30 US Avar-e Octasulfur (50 mg/1g) + Sulfacetamide sodium (100 mg/1g) Cream Topical Mission Pharmacal Company 2011-09-15 Not applicable US Avar-e Green Octasulfur (50 mg/1g) + Sulfacetamide sodium (100 mg/1g) Cream Topical Mission Pharmacal Company 2011-09-15 Not applicable US Avar-e LS Octasulfur (20 mg/1g) + Sulfacetamide sodium (100 mg/1g) Cream Topical Mission Pharmacal Company 2011-09-15 Not applicable US BEYOND THE SHAVE For Men Octasulfur (3.0 g/100mL) + Allantoin (0.5 g/100mL) + Avobenzone (3.0 g/100mL) + Dimethicone (2.9 g/100mL) + Homosalate (2.5 g/100mL) + Octisalate (5 g/100mL) + Octocrylene (2.7 g/100mL) Kit Topical Rodan & Fields 2017-06-01 Not applicable US
Categories
- Drug Categories
- Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
- Description
- This compound belongs to the class of inorganic compounds known as other non-metal sulfides. These are inorganic compounds containing a sulfur atom of an oxidation state of -2, in which the heaviest atom bonded to the oxygen belongs to the class of other non-metals.
- Kingdom
- Inorganic compounds
- Super Class
- Homogeneous non-metal compounds
- Class
- Other non-metal organides
- Sub Class
- Other non-metal sulfides
- Direct Parent
- Other non-metal sulfides
- Alternative Parents
- Inorganic sulfides
- Substituents
- Inorganic sulfide / Other non-metal sulfide
- Molecular Framework
- Not Available
- External Descriptors
- homomonocyclic compound, elemental sulfur (CHEBI:29385)
- Affected organisms
- Humans and other mammals
Chemical Identifiers
- UNII
- 70FD1KFU70
- CAS number
- 10544-50-0
- InChI Key
- JLQNHALFVCURHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/S8/c1-2-4-6-8-7-5-3-1
- IUPAC Name
- octathiocane
- SMILES
- S1SSSSSSS1
References
Clinical Trials
- Clinical Trials
Phase Status Purpose Conditions Count 4 Unknown Status Treatment Treatment of Acne Vulgaris Grade II in a Short Period of Time 1 3 Completed Treatment Gastritis Associated With Helicobacter Pylori 1 Not Available Completed Diagnostic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma 1
Pharmacoeconomics
- Manufacturers
- Not Available
- Packagers
- Not Available
- Dosage Forms
Form Route Strength Cream Topical 4 % Cream Topical 35 mg/1g Cream Topical 4 g/100mL Lotion Topical 30 mg/1mL Liquid Topical 3 g/100mL Ointment Topical 5 g/100g Cream Topical 35 mg/1mL Cream Topical 35 g/1g Powder, for solution Topical Cream Topical 10 g/100mL Cream Topical 5 % Cream Topical 5 g/100mL Soap Topical 1 g/100g Liquid Vaginal 0.12 mg/3mL Powder Topical 30 mg/1g Cream Topical 30 mg/1mL Cream Topical 5 mL/100mL Cream Topical 10 mg/100mL Cream Topical 3 g/100mL Aerosol, foam Topical Cream Topical 50 mg/1g Paste Topical Solution Topical 10 g/100mL Emulsion Topical Lotion Topical 10 % Cream Topical 0.28 g/2.8g Suspension Topical 2.8 g/28g Lotion Topical 100 mg/1mL Ointment Topical 1.4 g/14g Cream Topical 40 mg/1mL Cream Topical 0.56 g/14g Ointment Topical 2 % w/w Lotion Topical 50 mg/1mL Paste Topical 100 mg/1g Cream Topical 0.10 g/1g Gel Topical 5 mg/100mL Soap Topical 5 g/85g Cream Topical 6 mg/0.2g Cream Topical 0.48750 g/15mL Lotion Topical 1.5 g/50mL Soap Topical 3 g/100g Cream Topical 5 g/100g Powder Topical 3 g/100g Lotion, augmented Topical .05 g/1g Lotion, augmented Topical .05 g/1mL Gel Topical 0.033 g/1g Liquid Topical 10 g/100mL Gel Topical 3 g/100mL Lotion Topical 5 g/100mL Tablet Oral Lotion Topical 100 mg/1g Soap Topical 2 g/100g Cream Topical 100 mg/1mL Cream Topical 3.3 g/100mL Suspension Topical 25 mg/1mL Cream Topical 64 mg/1g Soap Topical 3.0 g/100g Ointment Topical 1.5 g/15mL Gel Topical 0.5 g/100g Shampoo Topical Lotion Topical 6.3 1/95mL Lotion Topical 6.6 mg/100mL Soap Topical 9 g/100g Lotion Topical 1.4 g/14mL Cream Topical 1.12 g/28g Paste Topical 3 g Soap Topical 3 % Cream Topical 3 mg/100mL Powder Topical 3 1/100g Patch Transdermal 9 mg/9mg Lotion Topical 100 mg/ml Lotion Topical 0.9 g/30mL Cream Paste Topical 120 mg/1mL Suspension Topical 6.6 g/100g Liquid Topical 100 mg/1mL Cream Topical 3 % Lotion Topical 2 % Soap Topical 30 mg/1mL Soap Topical Suspension Topical Gel Topical 6 mg/100mL Lotion Topical 8 mg/100mL Cream Topical 0.06 g/1g Lotion Topical 6 g/100g Cream Topical 6 g/100g Lotion Topical 10 g/100mL Emulsion Topical 5 g/100mL Suspension Topical 1.4 g/14g Liquid Topical 1.4 g/14g Cream Topical 3 mL/100mL Ointment Topical Lotion Topical Liquid; shampoo Topical Gel Topical 50 mg/1mL Cream Topical 3 g/100g Swab Topical Rinse Topical Kit Topical 1250 mg/25g Gel Topical Kit Topical Solution Topical Liquid Topical 10 g/100g Powder Topical Powder Oral; Topical Shampoo Topical 0.4 mL/100mL Cream Topical 0.1 g/100g Soap Topical 5 % Liquid Topical Soap Topical 0.33 g/1 Cloth Topical Cream Topical Soap Topical 30 mg/1g Liquid Topical 8 g/100g Ointment Topical 10 g/100g Soap Cutaneous Soap Topical 10 g/100g Soap Topical 5 g/100g Ointment Topical 2 % Cream Topical 10 g/100g Liquid Topical 0.03 g/1g Paste Topical 3.5 mg/1mL Gel Topical 60 mg/1mL Powder Oral Soap Topical 5.0 g/100g Ointment Topical 10 % Ointment Topical 20 mg/1g Paste Topical 100 mg/1mL Cream Topical 35 g/1000g Liquid Topical .003 mg/.06mg Rinse Topical 30 mg/1mL Paste Topical 30 mg/1mL Cream Topical 0.1 g/1mL Ointment Topical 10 g Cream Topical 8 % Ointment Topical 6 % w/w Lotion Topical 6 g/100mL Capsule Oral Powder Oral; Topical Cream; kit Topical 100 mg/1g Cream Topical 100 mg/1g Ointment Topical 10 %w/w Ointment Powder Topical - Prices
- Not Available
- Patents
- Not Available
Properties
- State
- Not Available
- Experimental Properties
- Not Available
- Predicted Properties
Property Value Source logP 4.76 Chemaxon Physiological Charge 0 Chemaxon Hydrogen Acceptor Count 0 Chemaxon Hydrogen Donor Count 0 Chemaxon Polar Surface Area 0 Å2 Chemaxon Rotatable Bond Count 0 Chemaxon Refractivity 46.05 m3·mol-1 Chemaxon Polarizability 20.4 Å3 Chemaxon Number of Rings 1 Chemaxon Bioavailability 1 Chemaxon Rule of Five Yes Chemaxon Ghose Filter No Chemaxon Veber's Rule Yes Chemaxon MDDR-like Rule No Chemaxon - Predicted ADMET Features
- Not Available
Spectra
- Mass Spec (NIST)
- Not Available
- Spectra
Spectrum Spectrum Type Splash Key GC-MS Spectrum - EI-B GC-MS splash10-08fr-8970000000-05d363b8af247651039a Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positive (Annotated) Predicted LC-MS/MS Not Available Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positive (Annotated) Predicted LC-MS/MS Not Available Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positive (Annotated) Predicted LC-MS/MS Not Available Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negative (Annotated) Predicted LC-MS/MS Not Available Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negative (Annotated) Predicted LC-MS/MS Not Available Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negative (Annotated) Predicted LC-MS/MS Not Available
Drug created at November 30, 2015 19:10 / Updated at June 05, 2023 06:28