Sodium Sulfacetamide 9 Sulfur 4 Wash

Clinical summary

Indications and usage INDICATIONS: Sodium Sulfacetamide 9% - Sulfur 4% Wash is indicated in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis. Standard dosing DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Wash affected areas once or twice daily or as directed by a physician. Wet skin and liberally 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 controlled by rinsing wash off sooner or usingless often. Contraindications CONTRAINDICATIONS: Sodium Sulfacetamide 9% - Sulfur 4% Wash is contraindicated for use by patients having known hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, sulfur or ony other component of this preparation. Sodium Sulfacetamide 9% - Sulfur 4% Wash is not to be used by patients with kidney disease. Key warnings 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. Avoid contact with eyes. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Keep bottle tightly closed. Pregnancy guidance PREGNANCY: Category C. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Sodium Sulfacetamide 9% - Sulfur 4% Wash. It is not known whether Sodium Sulfacetamide 9% - Sulfur 4% Wash can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Sodium Sulfacetamide 9% - Sulfur 4% Wash should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.