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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
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 tube tightly closed.
Legal Issues
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FDA Safety Alerts
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Manufacturer Warnings
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FDA Labeling Changes
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Uses
CERISA™ WASH is indicated in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.
History
There is currently no drug history available for this drug.
Other Information
Each gram of CERISA™ WASH contains 100mg of Sodium Sulfacetamide and 10mg of Sulfur in a wash containing Butylated Hydroxytolulene, Cetyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Stearate and PEG-l00 Stearate, Lactic Acid, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Purified Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Thiosulfate, Stearyl alcohol, White Petrolatum and Xanthan Gum.
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:
Sources
Cerisa Manufacturers
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Stratus Pharamceuticals, Inc
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Cerisa | Stratus Pharamceuticals, Inc
Wash affected areas once or twice daily, or as directed by your physician. Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes. Wet skin and liberally apply to areas to be treated, massage gently into skin for 10-20 seconds working into a full lather, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. If dying occurs, it may be controlled by rinsing wash off sooner or using less often.
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