Sodium Sulfacetamide 10%, Sulfur 5%
PrescriptionNomes comerciais: 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
Princípios Ativos
| Ingrediente | Concentração |
|---|---|
| Sulfacetamide Sodium | - |
| Sulfur | - |
Indicações e Uso
Posologia e Administração
Side Effects Overview
Advertências e Precauções
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.
Contraindicações
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
Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% & Sulfur 5% Cleanser is indicated in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea seborrheic dermatitis.
Wash affected areas once or twice daily, or as directed by your physician. Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes. Wet skin and leberally apply to areas to be cleansed, massage gently into skin for 10-20 seconds working into a full leather, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. If drying occurs, it may be controlled by rinsing cleanser off sooner or using less often. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR INTRAVAGINAL OR OPTHALMIC USE. (KEEP AWAY FROM EYES). KEEP OUT OF …
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.
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.
Sodium Sulfacetamide 10%, Sulfur 5% is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Sodium Sulfacetamide 10%, Sulfur 5% drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Sodium Sulfacetamide 10%, Sulfur 5% label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 999613 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Sodium Sulfacetamide 10%, Sulfur 5% (FDA National Drug Code)
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Fontes de dados: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS