Sodium Sulfacetamide, Sulfur
PrescriptionBrand names: SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE, SULFUR
About This Medication
DESCRIPTION: Each mL contains 90 mg of sodium sulfacetamide and 40 mg of colloidal sulfur in a vehicle consisting of: aloe vera gel, benzyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, disodium EDTA, fragrance, glyceryl stearate (and) PEG-100 stearate, green tea extract, magnesium aluminum silicate, PEG-150 distearate, phenoxyethanol, polyethylene glycol 400, purified water, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium thiosulfate, stearyl alcohol, and xanthan gum. Sodium sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide with antibacterial activity while sulfur acts as a keratolytic agent. Sodium sulfacetamide is C 8 H 9 N 2 NaO 3 S·H 2 O with molecular weight of 254.24. Chemically, sodium sulfacetamide is N-[(4-aminophenyl) sulfonyl]-acetamide, monosodium salt, monohydrate. The structural formula is: Sodium sulfacetamide is an odorless, white, crystalline powder with a bitter taste. It is freely soluble in water, sparingly soluble in alcohol, while practically insoluble in benzene, in chloroform and in ether. chemical structure
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Sulfacetamide Sodium | - |
| Sulfur | - |
Indications & Usage
Dosage & Administration
Side Effects Overview
Warnings & Precautions
WARNINGS: Sulfonamides are known to cause Stevens-Johnson syndrome in hypersensitive individuals. Stevens-Johnson syndrome also has been reported following the use of sodium sulfacetamide topically. Cases of drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus from topical sulfacetamide also have been reported. In one of these cases, there was a fatal outcome. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS: This product is contraindicated in persons with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the product. This product is not to be used by patients with kidney disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
INDICATIONS: This product is indicated for use in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Apply this product once or twice daily to affected areas, or as directed by your physician. 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 off sooner or using less often.
WARNINGS: Sulfonamides are known to cause Stevens-Johnson syndrome in hypersensitive individuals. Stevens-Johnson syndrome also has been reported following the use of sodium sulfacetamide topically. Cases of drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus from topical sulfacetamide also have been reported. In one of these cases, there was a fatal outcome. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: This product is contraindicated in persons with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the product. This product is not to be used by patients with kidney disease.
Sodium Sulfacetamide, Sulfur is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Sodium Sulfacetamide, Sulfur drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Sodium Sulfacetamide, Sulfur label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 1001714 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Sodium Sulfacetamide, Sulfur (FDA National Drug Code)
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS