Sodium Sulfacetamide 10 Sulfur 2 Cleanser 100 mg/g; 20 mg/g Solution, 227 g
🆔 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 solution containing sodium sulfacetamide and sulfur. Sulfacetamide is an antimicrobial agent typically used to reduce bacteria and fungi on the skin, while sulfur is commonly used in skin care products for its antimicrobial and keratolytic (skin-softening) properties. Together, these ingredients are often found in cleansers intended for conditions involving bacterial or fungal overgrowth on the skin surface. This product is marketed without an approved FDA application.
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BHT is a synthetic antioxidant that prevents fats and oils in medicines from breaking down and becoming rancid. It helps keep the product stable and effective during storage.
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Cetyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping blend oil and water components and giving products a smooth, creamy texture.
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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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A waxy substance made from glycerin and stearic acid that acts as an emulsifier to blend oily and watery ingredients together. It also helps thicken and stabilize the medicine's texture.
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Lactic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid derived from milk or plant sources. It lowers and maintains pH in formulations, helps preserve the product, and can enhance ingredient stability and absorption.
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A fine powder made from magnesium, aluminum, and silicon compounds. It absorbs moisture and helps keep medicine ingredients from clumping or separating, so the product stays stable and flows smoothly during manufacturing.
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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 substance made from polyethylene glycol and stearic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and serves as an emulsifier and solubilizer in liquid and semi-solid medicines.
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Petrolatum is a purified mineral oil-based jelly derived from petroleum. In medicines, it acts as an emollient, lubricant, and moisture barrier to soften skin, reduce friction, and help prevent water loss from formulations.
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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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A synthetic surfactant derived from petroleum-based olefins. It helps dissolve or suspend active ingredients and other substances in liquid formulations, improving how the medicine mixes and flows.
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Sodium thiosulfate is a salt compound used in medicines as a buffer and pH regulator. It helps stabilize the medication and may also serve as a preservative or antioxidant to maintain product quality.
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Stearyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from natural oils or made synthetically. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping mix ingredients together and give the product the right texture.
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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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Xanthan gum is a thickening and stabilizing ingredient made from fermented corn or other sugars. It's added to medicines to improve texture, prevent separation of liquids and solids, and help the product stay consistent.
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| Price system | Per g | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.351 | $79.70 / 227 g |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $1.11 | $251.15 / 227 g |
| 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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| Sodium Sulfacetamide 10 Sulfur 2 Cleanser 100 mg/g; 20 mg/gthis 42192-0147-08 | Acella | 227 g | $0.351 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfur 2% Cleanser 100 mg/g; 20 mg/g 58657-0471-08 | Method | 227 g | $0.351 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Avar Ls 100 mg/g; 20 mg/g 00178-0475-04 | Mission | 10 tubes | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sodium Sulfacetamide, Sulfur 100 mg/g; 20 mg/g 44523-0550-08 | BioComp | 227 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sodium Sulfacetamide 10 % and Sulfur 2 % Cleanser 100 mg/g; 20 mg/g 50405-0851-01 | SOHM, | 227 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfur 2% Cleanser 100 mg/g; 20 mg/g 71399-0485-08 | Akron | 227 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfur 2% Cleanser 100 mg/g; 20 mg/g 72162-2248-02 | Bryant | 227 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sodium Sulfacetamide 10 Sulfur 2 Cleanser 100 mg/g; 20 mg/g 82568-0155-08 | AARNA | 227 g | — | — | Discontinued | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 42192-0147-08 You're viewing this | 227 g in 1 BOTTLE (42192-147-08) | 2014-08-14 | Active |
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📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
INDICATIONS: SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE 10% - SULFUR 2% CLEANSER is indicated for use in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Wash affected areas with SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE 10% - SULFUR 2% CLEANSER 1 to 2 times daily or as directed by a physician. Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes. Wet skin and liberally apply to areas to be cleansed, massage gently into skin for 10 to 20 seconds working into a full lather, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. If drying occurs, it may be controlled by rinsing cleanser off sooner or using cleanser less often.
⛔ Contraindications ▾
CONTRAINDICATIONS: SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE 10% - SULFUR 2% CLEANSER is contraindicated for use by patients having known hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, sulfur or any other component of this preparation. SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE 10% - SULFUR 2% CLEANSER is not to be used by patients with kidney disease.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
WARNINGS: 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. 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 REACH OF CHILDREN.
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
ADVERSE REACTIONS: Although rare, sodium sulfacetamide may cause local irritation. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
🤰 Pregnancy ▾
Pregnancy: Category C. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE 10% - SULFUR 2% CLEANSER. It is also not known whether SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE 10% - SULFUR 2% CLEANSER can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE 10% - SULFUR 2% CLEANSER should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
🧒 Pediatric Use ▾
Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness in children under the age of 12 has not been established.
🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ▾
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY: The most widely accepted mechanism of action of sulfonamides is the Woods-Fildes theory, which is based on the fact that sulfonamides act as competitive antagonists to para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), an essential component for bacterial growth. While absorption through intact skin has not been determined, sodium sulfacetamide is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract when taken orally and excreted in the urine, largely unchanged. The biological half-life has variously been reported as 7 to 12.8 hours.
The exact mode of action of sulfur in the treatment of acne is unknown, but it has been reported that it inhibits the growth of Propionibacterium acnes and the formation of free fatty acids.
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
HOW SUPPLIED: SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE 10% - SULFUR 2% CLEANSER is supplied in an 8 oz. (227 g) bottle, NDC 42192-147-08. Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F). [See USP “Controlled Room Temperature.”] Note: 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 container or packet tightly closed.
Occasionally, a slight yellowish discoloration 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. All prescription substitutions and/or recommendations using this product shall be made subject to state and federal statutes as applicable.
Please NOTE: This is not an Orange Book product and has not been subjected to FDA therapeutic or other equivalency testing. No representation is made as to generic status or bioequivalency . Each person recommending a prescription substitution using this product shall make such recommendation based on his/her professional knowledge and opinion, upon evaluating the active ingredients, inactive ingredients, excipients and chemical information provided herein.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F). [See USP “Controlled Room Temperature.”]
📋 Description ▾
DESCRIPTION: Each gram of SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE 10% - SULFUR 2% CLEANSER (sodium sulfacetamide 10% w/w and sulfur 2% w/w) contains 100 mg of sodium sulfacetamide and 20 mg of sulfur in a base containing: BHT, cetyl alcohol, disodium edta, glyceryl stearate, lactic acid, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylparaben, PEG-100 stearate, petrolatum, propylparaben, purified water, sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium thiosulfate, stearyl alcohol, and xanthan gum. Sodium sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide with antibacterial activity while sulfur acts as a keratolytic agent.
Sodium sulfacetamide is C 8 H 9 N2NaO 3 S·H2O with molecular weight of 254.24. Chemically, it is N-[(4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl]-acetamide, monosodium salt, monohydrate. The structural formula is: Chemical Structure