Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% And Sulfur 5% Cleanser
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Description
Each gram of sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5% cleanser contains 100 mg of sodium sulfacetamide and 50 mg of sulfur in a cleanser containing Aloe vera leaf extract, 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:
Dosage and Administration
Wash affected areas once or twice daily, or as directed by your physician. Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes. Wet skin and libera ly 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 contro led by rinsing cleanser off sooner or using less often.
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.
How Supplied
Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% & Sulfur 5% Cleanser is available in 6 oz (170 g) bottle NDC 83720-547-06 12 oz (340 g) bottle NDC 83720-547-12
Medication Information
Dosage and Administration
Wash affected areas once or twice daily, or as directed by your physician. Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes. Wet skin and libera ly 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 contro led by rinsing cleanser off sooner or using less often.
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.
How Supplied
Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% & Sulfur 5% Cleanser is available in
6 oz (170 g) bottle NDC 83720-547-06
12 oz (340 g) bottle NDC 83720-547-12
Description
Each gram of sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5% cleanser contains 100 mg of sodium sulfacetamide and 50 mg of sulfur in a cleanser containing Aloe vera leaf extract, 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:
Section 42229-5
In case of accidental ingestion contact a Poison Control Center immediately. Keep container tightly closed.
You may report side effects by ca ling Oncor Pharmaceuticals (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST), at 1-443-876-7600 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Section 51945-4
Manufactured In USA For :
Oncor Pharmaceuticals
6755 Business Pkwy Suite 202
Elkridge, MD 21075
United States.
Rev. 08/25
Caution
If redness or irritaiton occurs, discontinue use.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR INTRA VAGINAL OR OPHTHALMIC USE. (KEEP AWAY FROM EYES).
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Shake well before use
Rx Only
Each gram of sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5% cleanser contains 100 mg of sodium sulfacetamide and 50 mg of sulfur in a cleanser containing Aloe vera leaf extract, 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:
Storage
Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). See USP controlled room temperature.
Protect from freezing.
Warnings
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.
Pregnancy
Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% & Sulfur 5% Cleanser. It is also not known whether Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% & Sulfur 5% Cleanser can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% & Sulfur 5% Cleanser should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
Undefined
Although rare, sodium sulfacetamide may cause local irritation.
Indications
Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% & Sulfur 5% Cleanser is indicated in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.
Precautions
If irritation develops, use of the product should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted. Patients should be carefully observed for possible local irritation or sensitization during long-term therapy. The object of this therapy is to achieve desquamation without irritation, but sodium sulfacetamide and sulfur can cause reddening and scaling of the epidermis. These side effects are not unusual in the treatment of acne vulgaris, but patients should be cautioned about the possibility.
Pediatric Use
Safety and effectiveness in children under the age of 12 have not been established.
Nursing Mothers
It is not known whether sodium sulfacetamide is excreted in the human milk following topical use of Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% & Sulfur 5% Cleanser. However, small amounts of orally administered sulfonamides have milk. In view of this and because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% & Sulfur 5% Cleanser is administered to a nursing woman.
Clinical Pharmacology
The most widely accepted mechanism of action of sulfonamides is the woods-fields theory which is based on the fact that sulfonamides act as competitive antagonists to para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), an essential component for bacterial growth. While absorption through intact skin has not been determined, sodium sulfacetamide is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract when taken orally and excreted in the urine, largely unchanged. The biological half-life has variously been reported as 7 to 12.8 hours. The exact mode of action of sulfur in the treatment of acne is unknown but it has been reported that it inhibits the growth of propionibacterium acnes and the formation of free fatty acids.
Information for Patients
Avoid contact with eyes, eyelids, lips and mucous membranes. If accidental contact occurs, rinse with water. If excessive irritation develops, discontinue use and consult your physician.
Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis and Impairment of Fertility
Long-term studies in animals have not been performed to evaluate carcinogenic potential.
Structured Label Content
Section 42229-5 (42229-5)
In case of accidental ingestion contact a Poison Control Center immediately. Keep container tightly closed.
You may report side effects by ca ling Oncor Pharmaceuticals (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST), at 1-443-876-7600 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Section 51945-4 (51945-4)
Manufactured In USA For :
Oncor Pharmaceuticals
6755 Business Pkwy Suite 202
Elkridge, MD 21075
United States.
Rev. 08/25
Caution (CAUTION)
If redness or irritaiton occurs, discontinue use.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR INTRA VAGINAL OR OPHTHALMIC USE. (KEEP AWAY FROM EYES).
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Shake well before use
Rx Only
Each gram of sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5% cleanser contains 100 mg of sodium sulfacetamide and 50 mg of sulfur in a cleanser containing Aloe vera leaf extract, 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:
Storage (STORAGE)
Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). See USP controlled room temperature.
Protect from freezing.
Warnings (WARNINGS)
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.
Pregnancy (PREGNANCY)
Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% & Sulfur 5% Cleanser. It is also not known whether Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% & Sulfur 5% Cleanser can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% & Sulfur 5% Cleanser should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
Undefined (undefined)
Although rare, sodium sulfacetamide may cause local irritation.
Indications (INDICATIONS)
Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% & Sulfur 5% Cleanser is indicated in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.
Precautions (PRECAUTIONS)
If irritation develops, use of the product should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted. Patients should be carefully observed for possible local irritation or sensitization during long-term therapy. The object of this therapy is to achieve desquamation without irritation, but sodium sulfacetamide and sulfur can cause reddening and scaling of the epidermis. These side effects are not unusual in the treatment of acne vulgaris, but patients should be cautioned about the possibility.
How Supplied (HOW SUPPLIED)
Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% & Sulfur 5% Cleanser is available in
6 oz (170 g) bottle NDC 83720-547-06
12 oz (340 g) bottle NDC 83720-547-12
Pediatric Use (PEDIATRIC USE)
Safety and effectiveness in children under the age of 12 have not been established.
Nursing Mothers (NURSING MOTHERS)
It is not known whether sodium sulfacetamide is excreted in the human milk following topical use of Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% & Sulfur 5% Cleanser. However, small amounts of orally administered sulfonamides have milk. In view of this and because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% & Sulfur 5% Cleanser is administered to a nursing woman.
Contraindications (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.
Clinical Pharmacology (CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY)
The most widely accepted mechanism of action of sulfonamides is the woods-fields theory which is based on the fact that sulfonamides act as competitive antagonists to para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), an essential component for bacterial growth. While absorption through intact skin has not been determined, sodium sulfacetamide is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract when taken orally and excreted in the urine, largely unchanged. The biological half-life has variously been reported as 7 to 12.8 hours. The exact mode of action of sulfur in the treatment of acne is unknown but it has been reported that it inhibits the growth of propionibacterium acnes and the formation of free fatty acids.
Information for Patients (INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS)
Avoid contact with eyes, eyelids, lips and mucous membranes. If accidental contact occurs, rinse with water. If excessive irritation develops, discontinue use and consult your physician.
Dosage and Administration (DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION)
Wash affected areas once or twice daily, or as directed by your physician. Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes. Wet skin and libera ly 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 contro led by rinsing cleanser off sooner or using less often.
Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis and Impairment of Fertility (CARCINOGENESIS, MUTAGENESIS AND IMPAIRMENT OF FERTILITY)
Long-term studies in animals have not been performed to evaluate carcinogenic potential.
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