SULFUR OINTMENT SIMPLE
UkraineThe drug is used to treat skin diseases such as seborrhea, sycosis, mycoses, and psoriasis. It is also used as part of combination therapy for the treatment of scabies.
Frequently asked questions
How should Sulfur ointment simple be used correctly?
Apply the ointment to the affected areas of the skin 2–3 times a day. After use, hands must be washed thoroughly. Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes.
What are the possible side effects of Sulfur ointment simple?
Allergic reactions are possible.
Who should not use this drug?
The ointment should not be used in case of hypersensitivity to its components. The drug is contraindicated for children under 3 years of age.
Can the ointment be used by children and pregnant women?
For children aged 3 to 12 years, the drug may only be used upon medical recommendation. Pregnant and breastfeeding women may use the ointment only if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the child.
Can the ointment be combined with other products?
It is not recommended to use the ointment simultaneously with other topical products, as new compounds with unpredictable effects may form. Particular caution should be exercised when using it with oxidizing agents (e.g., hydrogen peroxide or potassium permanganate), as this may cause chemical burns.
Instructions for use
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEDICAL USE OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT SULFUR OINTMENT PROSTA
Composition:
Active substance: sulfur;
1 g of ointment contains 333 mg of sulfur for external use;
Excipients: consistent emulsion: purified water, white soft paraffin, emulsifier "T-2", mineral oil.
Pharmaceutical form. Ointment.
Main physicochemical properties: thick homogeneous mass of yellowish color with a greenish tint.
Pharmacotherapeutic group.
Dermatological agents. Preparations for the treatment of acne. ATC code D10AB02.
Pharmacological Properties
Pharmacodynamics
When sulfur interacts with organic substances, sulfides and pentathionic acid are formed, which exert an antiseptic effect.
Pharmacokinetics
When plain sulfur ointment is applied topically, sulfur and soft white paraffin, which are components of the ointment, are practically not absorbed into the systemic circulation.
Clinical characteristics.
Indications.
Skin disorders: seborrhea, sycosis, mycoses, psoriasis. Treatment of scabies (as part of combination therapy).
Contraindications.
Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions.
When used simultaneously with topical medicinal products, new compounds with unpredictable effects may form. Interaction of the ointment with oxidizing agents (hydrogen peroxide, potassium permanganate) may lead to chemical burns.
Special precautions for use.
Avoid contact of the ointment with mucous membranes and eyes. Hands should be thoroughly washed after application.
Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
The safety and clinical efficacy of the medicinal product during pregnancy or breastfeeding have not been studied; therefore, the ointment should be used during these periods only when the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus or infant.
Ability to influence reaction speed when driving vehicles or operating machinery.
The use of the ointment does not affect the ability to drive vehicles or operate machinery.
Method of Administration and Dosage.
The drug is intended for topical use.
Apply the ointment to affected skin areas 2–3 times daily. When treating scabies, the treatment regimen and requirements for personal hygiene should be determined individually. The duration of treatment depends on the therapeutic effect achieved and the drug's tolerability.
Children.
The drug is contraindicated in children under 3 years of age.
In children aged 3 to 12 years, the drug may be used only upon a physician's recommendation, taking into account the benefit-risk ratio.
Overdose.
Not observed.
Adverse reactions.
Allergic reactions.
Shelf life. 2 years.
Storage conditions.
Store in the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.
Keep out of reach of children.
Packaging.
25 g in jars; 40 g in tubes, 40 g in a tube; 1 tube per cardboard box.
Prescription status.
Over-the-counter.
Manufacturer.
JSC «Lubnyfarm».
Manufacturer's address and place of business.
16, Barvinkova St., Lubny, Poltava region, 37500, Ukraine.
INSTRUCTION
for medical use of the medicinal product
SULPHUR OINTMENT SIMPLE
Composition:
Active ingredient: sulfur;
1 g of ointment contains 333 mg of sulfur for external use;
Excipients: emulsion base: purified water, soft white paraffin, emulsifier «T-2», mineral oil.
Pharmaceutical form. Ointment.
Main physicochemical properties: thick, homogeneous mass of yellowish color with a greenish tint.
Pharmaco-therapeutic group.
Dermatological agents. Medicaments for treatment of acne. ATC code D10A B02.
Pharmacological properties.
Pharmacodynamics.
When sulfur interacts with organic substances, sulfides and pentathionic acid are formed, which exert an antiseptic effect.
Pharmacokinetics.
When applied topically, sulfur and soft white paraffin contained in Simple Sulphur Ointment are practically not absorbed into systemic circulation.
Clinical characteristics.
Indications.
Skin diseases: seborrhea, sycosis, mycoses, psoriasis. Treatment of scabies (as part of combination therapy).
Contraindications.
Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions.
When used simultaneously with topical medicinal products, new compounds with unintended effects may be formed. Interaction of the ointment with oxidizing agents (hydrogen peroxide, potassium permanganate) may lead to chemical burns.
Special precautions.
Avoid contact of the ointment with mucous membranes and eyes. Hands should be thoroughly washed after application.
Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
The safety and clinical efficacy of the drug during pregnancy or breastfeeding have not been studied; therefore, the ointment should be used during these periods only when the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus or infant.
Effect on ability to drive or operate machinery.
The use of the ointment does not affect the ability to drive or operate machinery.
Method of administration and dosage.
The product is for external use only.
Apply the ointment to affected skin areas 2–3 times daily. For scabies treatment, the regimen and personal hygiene requirements are determined individually. Duration of treatment depends on the therapeutic effect achieved and the drug's tolerability.
Children.
The drug is contraindicated in children under 3 years of age.
In children aged 3 to 12 years, the drug may be used only upon a physician's recommendation, taking into account the benefit-risk ratio.
Overdose.
Not observed.
Adverse reactions.
Allergic reactions.
Shelf life. 2 years.
Storage conditions.
Store in the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.
Keep out of reach of children.
Packaging.
25 g in jars; 40 g in tubes, 40 g in a tube; 1 tube per cardboard box.
Prescription status.
Over-the-counter.
Manufacturer.
JSC «Lubnyfarm».
Manufacturer's address and place of business.
16, Barvinkova St., Lubny, Poltava region, 37500, Ukraine.
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Data source: State Register of Medicinal Products of Ukraine
Data last verified: August 13, 2026