bensulfoid
Bensulfoid (Sulfur) is a medication used to treat Acne Vulgaris, Psoriasis, Rosacea, Seborrheic Dermatitis.
Sulfur · by Poythress
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Sulfur
- Form
- Powder
- Strength
- Sulfur 33.32%
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- acne vulgaris, psoriasis, rosacea
- Manufacturer
- Poythress
- FDA application
- NDA002918
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Powder
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Bensulfoid treat?
- Bensulfoid (Sulfur) may be used to treat acne vulgaris, psoriasis, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Bensulfoid?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Bensulfoid. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Bensulfoid?
- Bensulfoid is marketed by Poythress. You can see Poythress's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Bensulfoid a brand-name or generic drug?
- Bensulfoid is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Sulfur.
- Is Bensulfoid available over the counter?
- No. Bensulfoid is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Bensulfoid come in?
- Bensulfoid is currently marketed as powder, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Bensulfoid FDA-registered?
- Bensulfoid is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA002918. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
What people report to the FDA about SULFUR
The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 1,072 reports naming SULFUR — the active ingredient in Bensulfoid, and the FDA flagged 62% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:
- drug hypersensitivity185 reports
- dyspnoea57 reports
- nausea57 reports
- headache55 reports
- erythema52 reports
- hypotension51 reports
- anaphylactic reaction48 reports
- dizziness48 reports
Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean SULFUR caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.
Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 26, 2026.
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