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 out of reach of children. Keep bottle tightly closed.
There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.
SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE 10% AND SULFUR 5% CLEANSER is indicated in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.
Each gram of SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE 10% and SULFUR 5% CLEANSER contains ACTIVES: sodium sulfacetamide 10% (100mg) and sulfur 5% (50 mg) in a cleanser base of INACTIVES: butylated hydroxytoluene, disodium EDTA, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate and disodium lauryl sulfoacetate, emulsifying wax, hydrochloric acid, methyl paraben, mineral oil, PPG-hydroxyethyl coco isostearamide, propyl paraben, purified water, sodium cocoyl isethionate and sodium thiosulfate
Sodium Sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide with antibacterial activity while sulfur acts as a keratolytic agent. Chemically, Sodium Sulfacetamide is N-{(4-aminophenyl)sulfony}-acetamide, monosodium salt, monohydrate.
The structural formula is:
