Sodium Sulfacetamide Solution
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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Although rare, sensitivity t o 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. 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.
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Uses
Sodium Sulfacetamide Medicated Pads are indicated in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.
History
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Other Information
Sodium Sulfacetamide Medicated Pads 10% contain a 10% solution of sodium sulfacetamide on a textured pad. Each gram of medicated solution contains 100 mg sodium sulfacetamide, purified water, sodium EDTA, sodium thiosulfate and urea ( 1 0%). Sodium Sulfacetamide Medicated Pads are greaseless and leave no residue when applied to the skin.
Sodium sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide with antibacterial activity. Chemically, sodium sulfacetamide is C8H9N2Na03S•H2O, with a molecular weight of 254.24. Chemically it is acetamide, N- [(4 aminophenyl) sulfonyl]-, monosodium salt and monohydrate, with the following structural formula:
Sources
Sodium Sulfacetamide Solution Manufacturers
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E. Fougera & Co., A Division Of Nycomed Us Inc.
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Gently apply Sodium Sulfacetamide Medicated Pads to the affected areas 1 to 2 times daily or as directed by a physician until the infection has cleared.
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