Sodium Sulfide Topical

Sodium Sulfide Topical is an over-the-counter medication used for the treatment of ingrown nails (unguis incarnatus).

• Sodium Sulfide Topical is available under the following different brand names: Dr. Scholl's Ingrown Toenail Pain Reliever 

Common side effects of Sodium Sulfide Topical include:

• skin redness,
• irritation, and
• stinging and burning at the application site

Serious side effects of Sodium Sulfide Topical include:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• aching or swelling joints,
• rash on the nose and cheeks,
• fever,
• sore throat,
• unusual tiredness or weakness,
• rapid breathing,
• fast heartbeat,
• unusual bruising or bleeding,
• dark urine,
• yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice),
• stomach pain,
• persistent nausea,
• vomiting,
• mouth sores, and
• severe dizziness

Rare side effects of Sodium Sulfide Topical include:

• none 

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheartedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur as a result of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Adult and pediatric dosage

Topical gel

• 1 %

Ingrown Toenail (unguis incarnatus)

Adult and pediatric dosage

• Apply Topically to the affected area two times a day for up to 7 days

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: 

• See “Dosages”

If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider, or pharmacist first.

• Sodium Sulfide Topical has no noted severe interactions with any other drugs.
• Sodium Sulfide Topical has no noted serious interactions with any other drugs.
• Sodium Sulfide Topical has no noted moderate interactions with any other drugs.
• Sodium Sulfide Topical has no noted minor interactions with any other drugs.

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker for any drug interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all your products. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your health care professional or doctor for additional medical advice, or if you have health questions or concerns.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity 

Effects of drug abuse

• None

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Sodium Sulfide Topical?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Sodium Sulfide Topical?”

Cautions

• Caution with diabetes mellitus, impaired circulation, or gout
• Discontinue seeking medical attention if redness or swelling of toe increases, discharge is present around the nail, or symptoms last above 7 days or recur

Pregnancy and Lactation

• Generally acceptable. Pregnant patients should seek the advice of a health professional before using OTC drugs
• Lactation
  • Not distributed in human breast milk. Breastfeeding patients should seek the advice of a health professional before using OTC drugs