Sulfacetamide Sodium And Sulfur

Prescription

Nombres comerciales: Sodium Sulfacetamide 10 Sulfur 5 Cleanser

Forma Farmacéutica

Topical

Vía de Administración

TOPICAL

Fabricante

Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC

About This Medication

DESCRIPTION: Each mL of Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% - Sulfur 5% Cleanser contains 100 mg of Sodium Sulfacetamide and 50 mg of Sulfur in a formulation containing butylated hydroxytoluene, cetyl alcohol, disodium EDTA, glyceryl stearate, PEG 100 stearate, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylparaben, propylparaben, purified water, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, sodium thiosulfate, stearyl alcohol, white petrolatum and 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 5% Cleanser is indicated in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.

Dosificación y Administración

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Apply Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% - Sulfur 5% Cleanser 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% - Sulfur 5% Cleanser sooner or using less often.

Side Effects Overview

ADVERSE REACTIONS: Although rare, sodium sulfacetamide may cause local irritation.

Advertencias y Precauciones

WARNINGS: Although rare, sensitivity to sodium sulfacetaminde 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.

Contraindicaciones

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% - Sulfur 5% Cleanser is contraindicated for use by patients having known hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, sulfur or any other component of this preparation. Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% - Sulfur 5% Cleanser is not to be used by patients with kidney disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

INDICATIONS: Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% - Sulfur 5% Cleanser is indicated in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Apply Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% - Sulfur 5% Cleanser 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% - Sulfur 5% Cleanser sooner or using less often.

WARNINGS: Although rare, sensitivity to sodium sulfacetaminde 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 10% - Sulfur 5% Cleanser is contraindicated for use by patients having known hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, sulfur or any other component of this preparation. Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% - Sulfur 5% Cleanser is not to be used by patients with kidney disease.

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

References & Data Sources

• DailyMed — Sulfacetamide Sodium And Sulfur drug label (National Library of Medicine)
• openFDA — Sulfacetamide Sodium And Sulfur label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
• NDC Directory — Sulfacetamide Sodium And Sulfur (FDA National Drug Code)

Aviso Médico

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