Sodium Sulfacetamide 9.8% Sulfur 4.8%

Prescription

Brand names: Sodium Sulfacetamide 9.8% Sulfur 4.8% Cleanser

Dosage Form

Topical

Route

TOPICAL

Manufacturer

Oncor Pharmaceuticals

About This Medication

DESCRIPTION Sodium sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide with antibacterial activity while sulfur acts as a keratolytic agent. Chemically sodium sulfacetamide is N-[(4-aminophenyl) sulfonyl)-acetamide, monosodium salt, monohydrate. The structural formula is: Each gram of Sodium Sulfacetamide 9.8% and Sulfur 4.8% Cleanser contains 98 mg of sodium sulfacetamide and 48 mg of sulfur in a cleanser containing Aloe vera leaf extract, Butylated hydroxytoluene, Cetyl alcohol, Citric acid, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate SE, PEG-100 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Purified water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium thiosulfate, Stearyl alcohol, Triacetin, Xanthan gum. structure

Active Ingredients

Ingredient	Strength
Sulfacetamide Sodium	-
Sulfur	-

Indications & Usage

INDICATIONS Sodium Sulfacetamide 9.8% & Sulfur 4.8% Cleanser is indicated in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.

Dosage & Administration

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Wash affected area once or twice daily, or as directed by your physician. Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes. Wet skin and liberally apply to areas to be cleansed, massage gently into skin for 10-20 seconds working into a full lather, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. If drying occurs, it may be controlled by rinsing cleanser off sooner or using less often.

Side Effects Overview

ADVERSE REACTIONS Although rare, sodium sulfacetamide may cause local irritation. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

Warnings & Precautions

WARNINGS Although it is rare, sensitivity to sodium sulfacetamide may occur. Therefore, caution and careful supervision should be observed when prescribing this drug for patients who may be prone to hypersensitivity to topical sulfonamides. Systemic toxic reactions such as agranulocytosis, acute hemolytic anemia, purpura hemorrhagica, drug fever, jaundice, and contact dermatitis indicate hypersensitivity to sulfonamides. Particular caution should be employed if areas of denuded or abraded skin are involved.

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS Sodium Sulfacetamide 9.8% & Sulfur 4.8% Cleanser is contraindicated for use by patients having known hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, sulfur or any other component of this preparation. Sodium Sulfacetamide 9.8% & Sulfur 4.8% Cleanser is not to be used by patients with kidney disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

INDICATIONS Sodium Sulfacetamide 9.8% & Sulfur 4.8% Cleanser is indicated in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Wash affected area once or twice daily, or as directed by your physician. Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes. Wet skin and liberally apply to areas to be cleansed, massage gently into skin for 10-20 seconds working into a full lather, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. If drying occurs, it may be controlled by rinsing cleanser off sooner or using less often.

WARNINGS Although it is rare, sensitivity to sodium sulfacetamide may occur. Therefore, caution and careful supervision should be observed when prescribing this drug for patients who may be prone to hypersensitivity to topical sulfonamides. Systemic toxic reactions such as agranulocytosis, acute hemolytic anemia, purpura hemorrhagica, drug fever, jaundice, and contact dermatitis indicate hypersensitivity to sulfonamides. Particular caution should be employed if areas of denuded or abraded skin are involved.

CONTRAINDICATIONS Sodium Sulfacetamide 9.8% & Sulfur 4.8% Cleanser is contraindicated for use by patients having known hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, sulfur or any other component of this preparation. Sodium Sulfacetamide 9.8% & Sulfur 4.8% Cleanser is not to be used by patients with kidney disease.

Sodium Sulfacetamide 9.8% Sulfur 4.8% is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.

References & Data Sources

• DailyMed — Sodium Sulfacetamide 9.8% Sulfur 4.8% drug label (National Library of Medicine)
• openFDA — Sodium Sulfacetamide 9.8% Sulfur 4.8% label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
• RxNorm — RXCUI 1494169 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
• NDC Directory — Sodium Sulfacetamide 9.8% Sulfur 4.8% (FDA National Drug Code)

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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS