OVACE Plus SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM 100 mg/mL Shampoo
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Sulfonamide Antibacterial class.
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🩺 Clinical
Ovace Plus is a topical shampoo containing sulfacetamide sodium, a sulfonamide agent typically used in scalp and skin treatments for certain bacterial and fungal conditions. This product is marketed as an unapproved drug and has not received FDA approval through a standard new drug application. Sulfacetamide sodium is commonly found in medicated shampoos and cleansers intended for conditions affecting the scalp and skin surface. The shampoo is applied topically by washing the affected area.
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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A weak organic acid derived from citrus fruits or made through fermentation. It works as a buffer to control pH, a preservative to extend shelf life, and a flavoring agent in medications.
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A plant-derived surfactant made from coconut oil. It helps mix oil and water ingredients together in the formulation and can improve how the medicine spreads or feels on the skin.
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A foaming and thickening agent derived from coconut oil. It's used in liquid medicines to improve texture, help distribute active ingredients evenly, and create a pleasant consistency for easier swallowing or application.
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Edetate disodium is a chemical compound that binds and removes certain metal ions. In medicines, it acts as a preservative and stabilizer by preventing metals like calcium from interfering with the product's shelf life and consistency.
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Glycol stearate is a waxy compound made by combining stearic acid with ethylene glycol. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener, helping keep oil and water mixed together smoothly in liquid or semi-solid medicines.
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Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
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A waxy compound made from polyethylene glycol and stearic acid that acts as an emulsifier and thickener. It helps blend oil and water-based ingredients together and gives the medicine its proper texture and consistency.
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A synthetic liquid made from plant oils and polyethylene glycol. It works as a solvent and emulsifier to help dissolve and mix active ingredients evenly throughout the medicine.
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A plant-derived emulsifier made from almond oil and polyethylene glycol. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and improves how the medicine dissolves and is absorbed in the body.
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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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Propylparaben is a chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and personal care products. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage.
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Sodium chloride is common table salt. It's used in medicines as a buffer to maintain proper pH, as a filler to add bulk, or to adjust the osmotic balance in liquid formulations.
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Sodium laureth sulfate is a mild detergent and surfactant derived from coconut oil or petroleum. It helps mix oil and water in formulations and is often used as a cleaning or foaming agent in topical products like shampoos and cleansers.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per g | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Sulfacetamide Sodium 100 mg/mL 45802-0896-26 | Padagis | 118 ml | $0.515 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| OVACE Plus 100 mg/mLthis 00178-0485-04 | Mission | 10 tubes | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sodium Sulfacetamide 100 mg/mL 16477-0411-08 | Laser | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sodium Sulfacetamide 100 mg/mL 44523-0510-08 | BioComp | 237 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sodium Sulfacetamide 100 mg/mL 71399-1599-08 | Akron | 237 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Klaron 100 mg/mL 00187-5198-04 | Bausch | 1 bottle | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sulfacetamide Sodium 100 mg/mL 24470-0935-12 | Cintex | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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FDA-approved generic versions are listed, and recent pricing/market data suggests they may be available — see Therapeutic equivalents.
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 00178-0485-04 You're viewing this | 10 TUBE in 1 CARTON (0178-0485-04) / 4 mL in 1 TUBE | 2011-09-15 | Active |
| 00178-0485-08 | 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0178-0485-08) | 2011-09-15 | Active |
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🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage
Listed without an FDA application
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| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
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| HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk | — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal. |
| Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) | — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold. |
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📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
INDICATIONS AND USAGE: This product is intended for topical application in the following scaling dermatoses: seborrheic dermatitis and seborrhea sicca (dandruff).
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Shake well before using. Apply to wet hair and massage vigorously into scalp. Rinse thoroughly. For best results, use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor. Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes. Do not use on an infant less than 2 months of age.
⛔ Contraindications ▾
CONTRAINDICATIONS: This product is contraindicated in persons with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the product. This product is not to be used by patients with kidney disease.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
WARNINGS: 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.
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
ADVERSE REACTIONS: Reports of irritation and hypersensitivity to sodium sulfacetamide are uncommon. The following adverse reactions, reported after administration of sterile ophthalmic sodium sulfacetamide, are noteworthy: instances of Stevens-Johnson syndrome and instances of local hypersensitivity which progressed to a syndrome resembling systemic lupus erythematosus; in one case a fatal outcome was reported (see WARNINGS).
🆘 Overdosage ▾
OVERDOSAGE: The oral LD 50 of sulfacetamide in mice is 16.5 g/kg. In the event of overdosage, emergency treatment should be started immediately. Manifestations: Overdosage may cause nausea and vomiting. Large oral overdosage may cause hematuria, crystalluria and renal shutdown due to the precipitation of sulfa crystals in the renal tubules and the urinary tract. For treatment, contact your local Poison Control Center or your doctor.
🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ▾
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY: Sodium sulfacetamide exerts a bacteriostatic effect against sulfonamide sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms commonly isolated from secondary cutaneous pyogenic infections. It acts by restricting the synthesis of folic acid required by bacteria for growth, by its competition with para-aminobenzoic acid. There is no clinical data available on the degree and rate of systemic absorption of this product when applied to the skin or scalp.
However, significant absorption of sodium sulfacetamide through the skin has been reported. The following in vitro data is available but the clinical significance is unknown. Organisms that show susceptibility to sodium sulfacetamide are: Streptococci, Staphylococci, E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas pyocyanea, Salmonella species, Proteus vulgaris, Nocardia and Actinomyces.
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
HOW SUPPLIED: This product is supplied in the following size(s): 8 fl. oz. (237 mL) bottles, NDC 0178-0485-08 To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, call 1-800-298-1087. Manufactured by: MISSION PHARMACAL COMPANY San Antonio, TX 78230 L668508R0625 Image
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
STORAGE: Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (between 59°F and 86°F). Brief exposure to temperatures up to 40°C (104°F) may be tolerated provided the mean kinetic temperature does not exceed 25°C (77°F); however, such exposure should be minimized. NOTICE: Protect from freezing and excessive heat.
The product may tend to darken slightly on storage. Slight discoloration does not impair the efficacy or safety of the product. Keep bottle tightly closed.
Occasionally, a slight discoloration of fabric may occur when an excessive amount of the product is used and comes in contact with white fabrics. This discoloration, however, presents no problem, as it is readily removed by ordinary laundering without bleaches.
📋 Description ▾
DESCRIPTION: Each gram contains 100 mg of sodium sulfacetamide in a vehicle consisting of: citric acid, disodium EDTA, fragrance, methylparaben, PEG-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate (and) aqua (and) PEG-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, PEG-60 almond triglycerides, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium chloride, and sodium laureth sulfate (and) cocamide DEA (and) cocamidopropyl betaine (and) glycol stearate. Sodium sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide with antibacterial activity. 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. structure.jpg