Perrigo Sodium Sulfacetamide And Sulfur
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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 away from eyes. Keep out of reach of children.
Keep bottle tightly closed.
Contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions including anaphylactic symptoms and life-threatening or less severe asthmatic episodes in certain susceptible people. The overall prevalence of sulfite sensitivity in the general population is unknown and probably low. Sulfite sensitivity is seen more frequently in asthmatic than in nonasthmatic people.
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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
Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfur 5% Lotion (Tint Free) 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 mL of Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfur 5% Lotion (Tint Free) as dispensed contains 100 mg of sodium sulfacetamide and 50 mg of sulfur in a lotion of 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol, butylparaben, colloidal activated attapulgite, diethanolamine, hydroxyethyl cellulose, iron oxides, lauramide DEA, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol 400 monolaurate, propylene glycol, purified water, simethicone emulsion, sodium chloride, sodium metabisulfite, sodium polynaphthalenesulfonate, talc, xanthan gum, and zinc oxide.
Sodium sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide with antibacterial activity while sulfur acts as a keratolytic agent. Chemically sodium sulfacetamide is N’-[(4-aminophenyl) sulfonyl]-acetamide, monosodium salt, monohydrate.
The structural formula is:
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Perrigo Sodium Sulfacetamide And Sulfur Manufacturers
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Perrigo New York Inc
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Shake well before using. Apply a thin film to affected areas with light massaging, 1 to 3 times daily, or as directed by a physician.
(Important to the Pharmacist: At the time of dispensing, add contents of sodium sulfacetamide vial* to the bottle. Shake well and/or stir with a glass rod to insure uniform dispersion. Place expiration date of four (4) months on bottle label.)
*Sodium Sulfacetamide vial contains 2.1 g of sodium sulfacetamide.
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Perrigo New York Inc
Perrigo Sodium Sulfacetamide And Sulfur | Perrigo New York Inc
Apply a thin film of Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfur 5% Lotion to affected areas 1 to 3 times daily, or as directed by a physician.
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