Avar Cleansing Pads
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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
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.
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FDA Labeling Changes
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Uses
This product is indicated for use in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.
History
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Other Information
Each pad is coated with a cleanser-based formulation. Each gram of solution contains 95 mg of sodium sulfacetamide and 50 mg of colloidal sulfur in a vehicle consisting of: benzyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, fragrance, glyceryl stearate (and) PEG-100 stearate, magnesium aluminum silicate, phenoxyethanol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium magnesium silicate, sodium thiosulfate, stearyl alcohol and xanthan gum.
Sodium sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide with antibacterial activity while sulfur acts as a keratolytic agent. Sodium sulfacetamide is C8H9N2NaO3S·H2O with molecular weight of 254.24. Chemically, sodium sulfacetamide is N-[(4-aminophenyl) sulfonyl]-acetamide, monosodium salt, monohydrate. The structural formula is:
Sodium sulfacetamide is an odorless, white, crystalline powder with a bitter taste. It is freely soluble in water, sparingly soluble in alcohol, while practically insoluble in benzene, in chloroform and in ether.
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Avar Cleansing Pads Manufacturers
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Mission Pharmacal Company
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Wash affected areas with this product once or twice daily or as directed by a physician. Moisten skin and cleansing pad with water. Work pad into full lather and massage gently into skin for 10 to 20 seconds, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Discard pad in refuse container. If drying occurs, it may be controlled by rinsing affected area sooner or using product less frequently.
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