Attapulgite / Salicylic Acid / Sulfur, Colloidal
This combination medication contains attapulgite (an adsorbent clay), salicylic acid (a keratolytic agent), and colloidal sulfur (an antibacterial agent), making it primarily used as a topical treatment for acne and other skin conditions. The three ingredients work synergistically to absorb excess oil, unclog pores, and reduce bacteria on the skin's surface. This multi-ingredient formulation is typically applied topically to affected areas of the face or body.
A topical acne treatment combining adsorbent, keratolytic, and antibacterial ingredients to reduce oil, unclog pores, and fight acne-causing bacteria.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1008384
- Generic
- Attapulgite / Salicylic Acid / Sulfur, Colloidal
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Topical treatment for acne vulgaris, acne-prone skin, oily skin, and sometimes used for other skin conditions like rosacea or seborrheic dermatitis.
Attapulgite absorbs excess sebum and impurities on the skin surface; salicylic acid acts as a keratolytic to soften and exfoliate the outer skin layer, unclogging pores; colloidal sulfur provides antibacterial and antifungal properties to reduce acne-causing bacteria.
For external use only; avoid contact with eyes, mouth, and mucous membranes. May cause skin dryness, irritation, or peeling, especially when starting treatment. Use with caution on sensitive or broken skin. Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should consult a healthcare provider before use.
Official drug label
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