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Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
HydroPeptide LLC
Label updated
2026-08-12
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SULFUR
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active Ingredients

Colloidal Sulfur (3%)

Purpose

Acne treatment ointment

Uses
  • treats acne
  • helps prevent new pimples
  • clears up most acne pimples
Warnings

For external use only

Do not use on:

  • broken skin
  • large areas of the body

When applying this product

  • apply only to areas with acne
  • rinse right away with water if it gets in eyes
  • skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • skin irritation occurs or gets worse

Keep out of reach of children.

If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product
  • cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily.
  • because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor
  • if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day
Other Information
  • store at controlled room temperature (59° - 86°F)
Inactive Ingredients

4-t-Butylcyclohexanol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Arginine, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lactic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Rice Ferment (Sake) Filtrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Water (Aqua), Xanthan Gum

Questions or Comments?

Call 1.800.932.9873

Package Labeling:

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 45ec40ff-7134-085b-e054-00144ff8d46c · Version 4
NDC: 60934-002