Sulphur

Sulphur is an active ingredient that is used to treat skin diseases and rheumatic disorders. Sulphur is contained in creams, ointments and also in bath additives and shampoos. In the past, sulphur was also used as a laxative, but is now obsolete due to intestinal irritation. Sulphur is a very important ingredient in homeopathy. Sulphur is also a chemical element in the 6th main group of the periodic table and belongs to the non-metals. It is mainly found in the vicinity of volcanoes and is recognizable there on rocks as a yellowish color. Sulphur is contained in numerous active pharmaceutical ingredients, e.g. in penicillins, but is also strongly represented in our bodies in the form of amino acids such as methionine and cysteine. In medical diagnostics, it is also used in nuclear medicine. Sulphur has a very specific smell of rotten eggs, which can often be detected in the vicinity of volcanoes.

Sulphur is used as a topical medicine, which means that it is intended for use on the skin. It is mainly used for acne, fungal infections and eczema, but can also be used for seborrhea, dandruff and scabies. Sulphur baths, in which sulphur is used as a bath additive, can also be used for rheumatic diseases.

Always take sulphur exactly as described in the package leaflet or as advised by your doctor.

Adults:

The usual recommended dose as an ointment, cream or lotion is one application three times daily to the affected area of skin.

The recommended dose as a homeopathic remedy is 5-10 globules, 3 times a day .

The adult dose can be usedfrom the age of 10.

Children & adolescents:

The usual recommended dose as an ointment, cream or lotion is to apply three times daily to the affected skin area.

The recommended dose as a homeopathic remedy is 5 globules, 3 times daily .

From 3-10 years the above dosage should be used.

Under 3 years of age, use is NOT recommended as no data is available.

The following side effects may occur:

• No side effects are known with homeopathic use.

When used as a topical medicine (e.g. creams, ointments, lotions, bath additives, etc.), the following side effects may occur:

• Skin irritation
• reddening of the skin
• peeling of the skin

Interactions may occur if the following medicines are taken at the same time:

• No interactions are known with homeopathic use.

When used as a topical medicine (e.g. creams, ointments, lotions, bath additives, etc.), interactions may occur if the following medicines are taken at the same time:

• Retinoids as a topical medicine

Sulphur must NOT be taken in the following cases:

• if you are allergic to sulphur
• in case of hypersensitivity
• when used on the eye or mucous membranes
• when used on injured or diseased skin

Sulphur should NOT be used under 3 years of age as there is a lack of data.

Sulphur should only be used during pregnancy after consultation with a doctor . There is a lack of data on the use and safety of sulphur during pregnancy.

Sulphur should only be used during breastfeeding after consultation with a doctor . There are no data on the passage into breast milk.

Sulphur has been used pharmaceutically since ancient times. In the past, it was mainly used as a laxative. For the alchemists of the Middle Ages, the lion was the symbol for sulphur. In literature, the smell of sulphur is said to herald the appearance of the devil.