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. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
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SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE 10% CLEANSING GEL is intended for topical application in the following scaling dermatoses: seborrheic dermatitis and seborrhea sicca (dandruff). It also is indicated for the treatment of secondary bacterial infections of the skin due to organisms susceptible to sulfonamides.
Each mL of SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE 10% CLEANSING GEL contains 100 mg of sodium sulfacetamide, USP in a formulation containing Citric acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Methylparaben, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Thiosulfate, Water, Xanthan Gum.
Sodium sulfacetamide is C8H9N2NaO3S·H2O with molecular weight of 254.24. Chemically, it 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.