Sumaxin Cleansing Pads, Sumaxin CP SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM AND SULFUR MEDIMETRIKS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. FDA Approved 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: Each pad of Sumaxin ® (sodium sulfacetamide 10% & sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads is coated with a cleanser-based formulation. Each gram of this cleanser-based formulation contains 100 mg of Sodium Sulfacetamide and 40 mg of Sulfur. The cleanser base consists of: aloe, butylated hydroxytoluene, cetyl alcohol, disodium oleamido MEA sulfosuccinate, edetate disodium, fragrance, glycerin, glyceryl stearate/PEG-100 stearate, green tea, methylparaben, propylparaben, purified water, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, sodium thiosulfate, stearyl alcohol. Chemical Structure

Drug Facts

Composition & Profile

Strengths
10 % 3.7 g
Treats Conditions
Indications Sumaxin Sodium Sulfacetamide 10 Sulfur 4 Cleansing Pads Are Indicated In The Topical Control Of Acne Vulgaris Acne Rosacea And Seborrheic Dermatitis

Identifiers & Packaging

Container Type BOX
UNII
4NRT660KJQ 70FD1KFU70
Packaging

HOW SUPPLIED Sumaxin ® (sodium sulfacetamide 10% & sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads are available in boxes of 60 cloths (3.7 g), NDC 43538-100-60. Store at 15°-30° C (59°-86° F).; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 60 Pad Carton NDC 43538-100-60 R x Only sumaxin ® (sodium sulfacetamide 10% & sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads In a vehicle containing Green Tea & Aloe 60 Cleansing Pads Net wt. 3.7 g Each MEDIMETRIKS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 60 Pad Carton; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Kit Carton NDC 43538-101-60 R x Only sumaxin ® (Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% & Sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads CP KIT CONTENTS: 1 - Sumaxin ® (Sodium Sulfacemide 10% & Sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads Carton - 60 Pads (Net wt. 3.7 g each) 1 - Rehyla ® Wash Moisturizing Daily Wash (16 fl. oz.) MEDIMETRIKS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Kit Carton

Package Descriptions
  • HOW SUPPLIED Sumaxin ® (sodium sulfacetamide 10% & sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads are available in boxes of 60 cloths (3.7 g), NDC 43538-100-60. Store at 15°-30° C (59°-86° F).
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 60 Pad Carton NDC 43538-100-60 R x Only sumaxin ® (sodium sulfacetamide 10% & sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads In a vehicle containing Green Tea & Aloe 60 Cleansing Pads Net wt. 3.7 g Each MEDIMETRIKS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 60 Pad Carton
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Kit Carton NDC 43538-101-60 R x Only sumaxin ® (Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% & Sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads CP KIT CONTENTS: 1 - Sumaxin ® (Sodium Sulfacemide 10% & Sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads Carton - 60 Pads (Net wt. 3.7 g each) 1 - Rehyla ® Wash Moisturizing Daily Wash (16 fl. oz.) MEDIMETRIKS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Kit Carton

Overview

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: Each pad of Sumaxin ® (sodium sulfacetamide 10% & sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads is coated with a cleanser-based formulation. Each gram of this cleanser-based formulation contains 100 mg of Sodium Sulfacetamide and 40 mg of Sulfur. The cleanser base consists of: aloe, butylated hydroxytoluene, cetyl alcohol, disodium oleamido MEA sulfosuccinate, edetate disodium, fragrance, glycerin, glyceryl stearate/PEG-100 stearate, green tea, methylparaben, propylparaben, purified water, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, sodium thiosulfate, stearyl alcohol. Chemical Structure

Indications & Usage

INDICATIONS Sumaxin ® (sodium sulfacetamide 10% & sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads are indicated in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.

Dosage & Administration

Wash affected area(s) with cleansing pad once or twice daily, or as directed by your physician. Wet area(s) with water. Wet pad with a little water and work into a full lather. Cleanse area(s) with pad for 10-20 seconds, avoiding eyes. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Discard pad. Do not flush.

Warnings & Precautions
WARNINGS 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. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. Keep away from eyes. Keep out of reach of children. Keep container tightly closed.
Contraindications

Sumaxin ® (sodium sulfacetamide 10% & sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads are contraindicated for use by patients having known hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, sulfur or any other component of this preparation. Sumaxin ® (sodium sulfacetamide 10% & sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads are not to be used by patients with kidney disease.

Adverse Reactions

Although rare, sodium sulfacetamide may cause local irritation.

Storage & Handling

Store at 15°-30° C (59°-86° F).


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