Sodium Sulfacetamide And Sulfer

Prescription

Nombres comerciales: Sodium Sulfacetamide and Sulfer Emulsion

Forma Farmacéutica

Topical

Vía de Administración

TOPICAL

Fabricante

Trifluent Pharma

About This Medication

DESCRIPTION Each gram of Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfur 1% Emulsion contains 100 mg of sodium sulfacetamide and 10 mg of sulfur in a formulation containing 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. 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: Chemical Structure

Principios Activos

Ingrediente	Concentración
Sulfacetamide Sodium	-
Sulfur	-

Indicaciones y Uso

INDICATIONS Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% - Sulfur 1% Emulsion is indicated in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.

Dosificación y Administración

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfur 1% Emulsion 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 Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfur 1% Emulsion 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. To report a serious adverse event, please contact Trifluent Pharma, LLC at 1-888-927-5191.

Advertencias y Precauciones

WARNINGS Although 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. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY . Keep away from eyes. Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion contact a poison control center immediately. Keep container tightly closed.

Contraindicaciones

CONTRAINDICATIONS Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfur 1% Emulsion is contraindicated for use by patients having known hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, sulfur or any other component of this preparation. Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfer 1% Emulsion is not to be used by patietns with kidney disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

INDICATIONS Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% - Sulfur 1% Emulsion is indicated in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfur 1% Emulsion 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 Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfur 1% Emulsion sooner or using less often.

WARNINGS Although 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. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY . Keep away from eyes. Keep out of reach …

CONTRAINDICATIONS Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfur 1% Emulsion is contraindicated for use by patients having known hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, sulfur or any other component of this preparation. Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfer 1% Emulsion is not to be used by patietns with kidney disease.

Sodium Sulfacetamide And Sulfer is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.

References & Data Sources

• DailyMed — Sodium Sulfacetamide And Sulfer drug label (National Library of Medicine)
• openFDA — Sodium Sulfacetamide And Sulfer label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
• RxNorm — RXCUI 999604 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
• NDC Directory — Sodium Sulfacetamide And Sulfer (FDA National Drug Code)

Aviso Médico

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Fuentes de datos: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS