Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
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; Manufactured In USA For : Oncor Pharmaceuticals 6755 Business Pkwy Suite 202 Elkridge, MD 21075 United States. Rev. 08/25 6 oz label 12 oz label
- 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
- Manufactured In USA For : Oncor Pharmaceuticals 6755 Business Pkwy Suite 202 Elkridge, MD 21075 United States. Rev. 08/25 6 oz label 12 oz label
Overview
Rx Only 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: structure
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 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.
Warnings & Precautions
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.
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
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Storage & Handling
STORAGE Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). See USP controlled room temperature. Protect from freezing.
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