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Sodium Sulfacetamide, Sulfur

SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM

Standard Dose

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Shake well before using. Cleanse affected areas. Apply a thin layer to the affected areas with light massaging, 1 to 3 times daily or as directed by a physician.

Max Dose

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Primary Use

INDICATIONS: This product is indicated for use in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.

Summary

Indications and usage INDICATIONS: This product is indicated for use in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.

Dosage and administration DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Shake well before using.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage INDICATIONS: This product is indicated for use in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis. Dosage and administration DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Shake well before using. Cleanse affected areas. Apply a thin layer to the affected areas with light massaging, 1 to 3 times daily or as directed by a physician. Warnings and cautions WARNINGS: 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 THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Monitoring

• WARNINGS: 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.

Interaction Notes

• Review official label interaction section.