Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
HOW SUPPLIED Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% & Sulfur 5% Cleanser is supplied in an 6oz. (170g) bottle (NDC 82429-107-06), 8oz. (227g) bottle (NDC 82429-107-08) and 12oz. (340g) bottle (NDC 82429-107-12) . Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (between 59°F and 86°F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature. Note: Protect from freezing and excessive heat. The product may tend to darken slightly on storage. Slight discoloration does not impair the efficacy or safety of the product. Keep bottle packet tightly closed. Occasionally, a slight yellowish discoloration may occur when an excessive amount of the product is used and comes in contact with white fabrics. This discoloration, however, presents no problem, as it is readily removed by ordinary laundering without bleaches. Manufactured by: Gabar Health Sciences, Corp Atlanta, GA 30354 USA Rev 04/23; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Bottle Label Rx only Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% & Sulfur 5% Cleanser SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE image description
- HOW SUPPLIED Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% & Sulfur 5% Cleanser is supplied in an 6oz. (170g) bottle (NDC 82429-107-06), 8oz. (227g) bottle (NDC 82429-107-08) and 12oz. (340g) bottle (NDC 82429-107-12) . Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (between 59°F and 86°F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature. Note: Protect from freezing and excessive heat. The product may tend to darken slightly on storage. Slight discoloration does not impair the efficacy or safety of the product. Keep bottle packet tightly closed. Occasionally, a slight yellowish discoloration may occur when an excessive amount of the product is used and comes in contact with white fabrics. This discoloration, however, presents no problem, as it is readily removed by ordinary laundering without bleaches. Manufactured by: Gabar Health Sciences, Corp Atlanta, GA 30354 USA Rev 04/23
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Bottle Label Rx only Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% & Sulfur 5% Cleanser SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE image description
Overview
Each gram of Sodium Sulfacetamide and Sulfur (sodium sulfacetamide 10% w/w and sulfur 5% w/w) contains 100 mg of sodium sulfacetamide and 50 mg of colloidal sulfur in a vehicle consisting of: aloe vera leaf extract, butylated hydroxytoluene, cetyl alcohol, disodium oleamido monoethanolamine sulfosuccinate, edetate disodium, fragrance, glycerin, glyceryl monostearate, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylparaben, PEG-100 stearate, propylparaben, purified water, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, sodium thiosulfate, stearyl alcohol, xanthan gum. Sodium sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide with antibacterial activity while sulfur acts as a keratolytic agent. Sodium sulfacetamide is C 8 H 9 N 2 NaO 3 S·H 2 O with molecular weight of 254.24. Chemically, it is N-[(4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl]-acetamide, monosodium salt, monohydrate. The structural formula is: image description
Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS: Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% & Sulfur 5% Cleanser is indicated in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.
Dosage & Administration
Wash affected areas with Sodium Sulfacetamide 10%, and Sulfur 5% Cleanser one to two times daily, or as directed by your physician. Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes. Wet skin and liberally apply to areas to be cleansed, massage gently into skin for 10 to 20 seconds, working into a full lather, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. If drying occurs, it may be controlled by rinsing cleanser off sooner or using cleanser less often.
Warnings & Precautions
WARNING 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. Sulfonamides are known to cause Stevens-Johnson syndrome in hypersensitive individuals. Stevens- Johnson syndrome also has been reported following the use of sodium sulfacetamide topically. Cases of drug induced systemic lupus erythematosus from topical sulfacetamide also have been reported. In one of these cases, there was a fatal outcome. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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.
Adverse Reactions
Although rare, sodium sulfacetamide may cause local irritation. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact the FDA at 1-800- FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
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