Sodium Sulfacetamide 8% Sulfur 4%
Prescriptionब्रांड नाम: SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE, SULFUR
About This Medication
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: Structure
सक्रिय तत्व
| घटक | शक्ति |
|---|---|
| Sulfacetamide Sodium | - |
| Sulfur | - |
संकेत और उपयोग
खुराक और प्रशासन
Side Effects Overview
चेतावनियाँ और सावधानियाँ
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.
प्रतिनिर्देश
This product is contraindicated for use by persons with known or suspected hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, sulfur or any other component of this preparation. This product is not to be used by patients with kidney disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sodium Sulfacetamide 8% and Sulfur 4% Topical Suspension is indicated in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.
Apply Sodium Sulfacetamide 8% and Sulfur 4% Topical Suspension 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 8% and Sulfur 4% Topical Suspension sooner or using less often.
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.
This product is contraindicated for use by persons with known or suspected hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, sulfur or any other component of this preparation. This product is not to be used by patients with kidney disease.
Sodium Sulfacetamide 8% Sulfur 4% is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Sodium Sulfacetamide 8% Sulfur 4% drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Sodium Sulfacetamide 8% Sulfur 4% label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 1010234 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Sodium Sulfacetamide 8% Sulfur 4% (FDA National Drug Code)
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डेटा स्रोत: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS