Sodium Sulfacetamide 100 mg/mL Liquid, 177 mL
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Sulfonamide Antibacterial class.
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🩺 Clinical
This is a topical liquid containing sodium sulfacetamide at a concentration of 100 mg/mL. Sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide antibiotic typically used in topical preparations for bacterial skin infections and certain inflammatory skin conditions. This product is marketed without an approved FDA application. It is dispensed by prescription and applied directly to the skin or affected area.
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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium Sulfacetamide 100 mg/g 58657-0477-06 | Method | 177 g | $0.114 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Sodium Sulfacetamide 100 mg/mL 42192-0129-16 | Acella | 480 ml | $0.240 | — | Availability likely | — |
| OVACE Plus 100 mg/mL 00178-0490-04 | Mission | 10 tubes | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Ovace 100 mg/mL 00178-0499-06 | Mission | 180 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Ovace Plus 100 mg/mL 00178-0630-16 | Mission | 473 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sodium Sulfacetamide 100 mg/mLthis 16477-0410-06 | Laser | 177 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sulfacetamide Sodium 100 mg/mL 24470-0935-12 | Cintex | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sulfacetamide Sodium 100 mg/mL 24470-0937-06 | Cintex | 177 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sulfacetamide Sodium 100 mg/mL 44523-0568-12 | BioComp | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sodium Sulfacetamide 100 mg/mL 44523-0606-12 | BioComp | 355 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sodium Sulfacetamide 100 mg/mL 44523-0613-06 | BioComp | 177 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sodium Sulfacetamide 100 mg/g 63629-9262-01 | Bryant | 177 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sodium Sulfacetamide 100 mg/g 63629-9263-01 | Bryant | 355 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sodium Sulfacetamide 100 mg/g 63629-9264-01 | Bryant | 480 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sodium Sulfacetamide 100 mg/mL 71399-0480-02 | Akron | 360 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sodium Sulfacetamide 100 mg/g 72162-1665-02 | Bryant | 355 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% wash 100 mg/mL 83720-0543-16 | Oncor | 473 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16477-0410-06 You're viewing this | 177 mL in 1 BOTTLE (16477-410-06) | 2021-03-17 | Active |
| 16477-0410-12 | 354.8 mL in 1 BOTTLE (16477-410-12) | 2021-03-17 | Active |
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🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage
Listed without an FDA application
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| Package photos | — Not published for this NDC No photo available yet for this listing. |
| Inactive ingredients (structured) | — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available. |
| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
| Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data | — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope. |
| 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: Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% Wash 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.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Seborrheic dermatits including seborrhea sica - Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% Wash: Wash affected areas twice daily (morning and evening), or as directed by your phyiscian. Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes. Wet skin and liberally apply to areas to be cleansed, message gently into skin working into a full lather, rinse thoroughly/pat dry and repeat after 10 to 20 seconds.
Rinsing with plain water will remove any excess medication. Repeat application as described for eight to ten days. If skin dryness occurs it may be controlled by rinsing cleanser off sooner or using less frequently.
Regular shampooing following Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% Wash is not necessary but the hair should be shampooed at least once a week. As the condition subsides, the interval between applications may be lengthened. Applications once or twice a week may prevent recurrence.
Should the condition recur after stopping therapy, the application of Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% Wash should be reinitiated as at the beginning of treatment. Secondary Cutaneous Bacterial Infections - Wet skin and liberally apply to areas to be cleansed, massage gently into skin for 10-20 seconds working into a full lather, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Rinsing with plain water will remove any excess medication.
Repeat application as described for eight to ten days. If skin dryness occurs it may be controlled by rinsing cleanser off sooner or using less often.
⛔ Contraindications ▾
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% Wash is contraindicated in persons with known or suspected hypersensitivity to sulfonamides or to any of the ingredients of the product.
⚠️ 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 THIS AND ALL MEDICATION OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
🤒 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 ).
🔄 Drug Interactions ▾
Drug Interactions: Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% Wash is incompatible with silver preparations.
🤰 Pregnancy ▾
Pregnancy: Category C: Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% Wash. It is also not known whether Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% Wash can affect reproduction capacity or cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. This Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% Wash should be used by a pregnant woman only if clearly needed or when potential benefits outweigh potential hazards to the fetus.
🧒 Pediatric Use ▾
Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness in chlidren under the age of 12 years have not ben established.
🆘 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 Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% Wash 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: Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% Wash is supplied in the following size(s): 6 fl. oz. (177 mL) bottle, NDC 16477-410-06, and 12 fl. oz (354.8mL) bottle, NDC 16477-410-12
📦 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). See USP Controlled Room Temperature. Protect from freezing.
NOTICE : Store upright. Protect from freezing and excessive heat. The wash may tend to darken slightly on storage.
Slight discoloration does not impair the efficacy or safety of the product. 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 mL contains 100 mg of sodium sulfacetamide in a vehicle consisting of: citric acid, cocamidopropyl betaine, edetate disodium, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, methylparaben, PEG-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, PEG-60 almond glycerides, PEG-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, polysorbate 60, purified water, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium thiosulfate, xanthan gum. Sodium sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide with antibacterial activity. Sodium sulfacetamide is C 8H 9N 2NaO 3S•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. image
💬 Information for Patients ▾
Information For Patients : Patients should discontinue the use of Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% Wash if the condition becomes worse or if a rash develops in the area being treated or elsewhere. The use of Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% Wash also should be discontinued promptly and the physician notified if any arthritis, fever or sores in the mouth develop.