Liquimat (sulfur/alcohol)
Acne Products Topical Lotion (ML)
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
Sulfur is a keratolytic agent and scabicide.
USES: This product is used to cover up and treat acne. It helps to decrease the number of acne pimples. It contains sulfur, a drug that is thought to work by stopping the growth of bacteria that cause acne and helping the top layer of skin to shed (keratolysis).
Generic name: sulfur/alcohol
Pronunciation: (SULL-fur/AL-kuh-hall)
Drug class: Acne Products
Therapeutic class: Dermatological
Reference product & biosimilars
No reference, biosimilar or interchangeable associated with this drug.
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Liquimat:
- Acne Vulgaris
- Dandruff
Also known as: Acne Simplex, Branny Tetter, Common Acne, Pityriasis Capitis, Pityriasis Sicca, Pityriasis Simplex, Scurf, Seborrhea Furfuracea, Seborrhea Sicca, Simple Acne.
Dosing
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Drug interactions
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Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient.
Ethyl Alcohol/Disulfiram Derivatives
SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Disulfiram alters the intermediary metabolism of alcohol. Acetaldehyde is produced as a result of an initial metabolism of alcohol in the liver. Acetaldehyde is normally further oxidized by aldehyde dehydrogenase. However, this step is slowed by disulfiram and results in elevated acetaldehyde levels in the blood, which produces the undesirable effects.(1-2)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Patients taking preparations that contain alcohol or using topical preparations that contain alcohol while taking disulfiram or agents related to it may experience throbbing in the head and neck, palpitations, tachycardia, hypotension, sweating, nausea, and vomiting.(3)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The US manufacturer recommends that disulfiram never be administered to a patient who is in a state of alcohol intoxication. Patients should be advised that even small amounts of alcohol may trigger the reaction. U.S. manufacturer states that taking any alcohol containing products during the course of therapy with disulfiram or its derivatives is contraindicated.(2) Patients should be informed about unsuspected sources of alcohol such as elixirs and topical preparations.(2) Alcohol is used to improve docetaxel and paclitaxel solubility. - The quantity of alcohol in paclitaxel injection formulations (0.385-0.396 grams/mL) is similar across manufacturers. A paclitaxel 200 mg dose contains approximately 13 grams of alcohol. - The quantity of alcohol in docetaxel formulations varies approximately 3-fold depending upon the manufacturer. FDA data on alcohol content (13): Product Manufacturer Alcohol/200 mg dose Docetaxel Inj. Pfizer 6.4 grams Docetaxel Inj. Sandoz 5.5 grams Docetaxel Inj. Accord 4.0 grams Taxotere-one vial Sanofi 4.0 grams formulation Docetaxel Inj. Hospira 3.7 grams Docefrez Sun Pharma 2.9 grams Taxotere-two vial Sanofi 2.0 grams formulation
DISCUSSION: Disulfiram is used therapeutically in the treatment of alcoholism. The quantity of alcohol required to elicit the interaction varies with individuals.(2,4-5) Consumption of even small doses (e.g., 15 ml may lead to this interaction; therefore, concomitant administration should be avoided. Patients have suffered from this interaction from ingest-ing cough mixtures(6) and using topical preparations such as aftershave lotions(7) and antipsoriatic preparations(8) that contained alcohol. The duration of this interaction varies from 30 to 60 minutes to several hours, depending on the amount of alcohol consumed.(2,9) An overdose of disulfiram and alcohol may have caused a case of severe polyneuritis in one report,(10) and another report attributes the death of a patient to this interaction.(11) This interaction has also been reported in patients who came in contact with other organic solvents (e.g., paint, "mineral spirits") through inhalation; therefore, patients should be advised of this potential hazard as well.(12)
There are no severe interactions for this drug.
There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
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There are no severe contraindications for this drug.
- No disease contraindications
Adverse reactions
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Less Frequent
- Hypersensitivity drug reaction
- Skin irritation
More Frequent
- Abnormal desquamation
- Dry skin
- Stinging of skin
Less Frequent
- Abnormal desquamation
- Erythema
Rare or Very Rare
- Skin inflammation
Precautions
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ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Acne vulgaris | ||
| L70.0 | ICD10CM | Acne vulgaris |
| Dandruff | ||
| L21.0 | ICD10CM | Seborrhea capitis |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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