Sodium Sulfacetamide 9.8% and Sulfur 4.8% Cleanser 98 mg/g; 48 mg/g Liquid, 285 g
🆔 Identity & classification
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This medicine belongs to the Sulfonamide Antibacterial class.
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This is a topical liquid cleanser containing sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur. Sulfacetamide sodium is a sulfonamide antibacterial agent typically used to reduce bacteria on the skin. Sulfur is commonly used in skin care products to help treat acne and other skin conditions. This product is marketed without an FDA-approved application and is intended for cleansing affected skin areas.
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| Price system | Per g | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.131 | $37.22 / 285 g |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $0.2908 | $82.88 / 285 g |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42192-0156-10 You're viewing this | 285 g in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42192-156-10) | 2016-12-12 | Active |
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📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
INDICATIONS Sodium Sulfacetamide 9.8% - Sulfur 4.8% Cleanser is indicated in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Wash affected areas once or twice daily, or as directed by your 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 skin dryness occurs, it may be controlled by rinsing off sooner or using less frequently.
⛔ Contraindications ▾
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Sodium Sulfacetamide 9.8% - Sulfur 4.8% Cleanser is contraindicated for use by patients having known hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, sulfur or any other component of this preparation. Sodium Sulfacetamide 9.8% - Sulfur 4.8% Cleanser is not to be used by patients with kidney disease.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
WARNINGS Although rare, sensitivity to sodium sulfonamide 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. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. Keep away from eyes.
Keep out of reach of children. Keep container tightly closed.
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
ADVERSE REACTIONS Although rare, sodium sulfacetamide may cause local irritation.
🧬 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 not known, 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 9.8% - Sulfur 4.8% Cleanser is supplied in a 10 oz (285 g) bottle (NDC 42192-156-10).
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
STORAGE Store at 20º to 25ºC (68º to 77ºF), excursions permitted between 15º and 30ºC (between 59º and 86ºF). [See USP, “Controlled Room Temperature.”] Protect from freezing and excessive heat. KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. All prescription substitutions using this product shall be made subject to state and federal statutes as applicable.
NOTE: This is not an Orange Book product and has not been subjected to FDA therapeutic equivalency 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 recommendations based on each such person’s professional opinion and knowledge, upon evaluating the active ingredients, excipients, inactive ingredients and chemical formulation information provided herein.
MANUFACTURED FOR: Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC Alpharetta, GA 30005 1-800-541-4802 L-0129 Rev. 0124-03
📋 Description ▾
DESCRIPTION Each gram of Sodium Sulfacetamide 9.8% - Sulfur 4.8% Cleanser contains 98 mg of Sodium Sulfacetamide and 48 mg of Sulfur in a formulation containing Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Disodium Oleamido MIPA Sulfosuccinate, Edetate Disodium, Glycerin Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Methylparaben, PEG-100 Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Purified Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Thiosulfate, Stearyl Alcohol, White Petrolatum and Xanthan Gum.
Sodium sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide with antibacterial activity while sulfur acts as a keratolytic agent. Chemically sodium sulfacetamide is N-[(4-aminophenyl) sulfonyl]-acetamide, monosodium salt, monohydrate. The structural formula is: structure.jpg