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Sumaxin Cleansing Pads sulfacetamide sodium and Sulfur 100 mg/g; 40 mg/g Cloth, 60 packets — NDC 43538-0100-60 package photo

Sumaxin Cleansing Pads sulfacetamide sodium and Sulfur 100 mg/g; 40 mg/g Cloth, 60 packets

by Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 60 PACKET in 1 CARTON (43538-100-60) / 3.7 g in 1 PACKET
NDC 43538-0100-60
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 43538-100-60 billing pads the product segment with a zero
Rx only On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 43538-100-60
Product NDC 43538-100
11-digit billing NDC 43538010060
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 1000946, 1000976
UNII 4NRT660KJQ, 70FD1KFU70
SPL Set ID 5d9ddc1a-fbae-4595-86ce-3bbca7d03482
Established class (EPC) Sulfonamide Antibacterial
Chemical class Sulfonamides
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2009-01-01
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form CLOTH
Substance SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM; SULFUR
GPI-14 90059903204316
GPI class Sumaxin
GCN Seq No 064589
GCN 15556
HICL code 003344
Ingredient (HICL) Sulfacetamide Sodium/Sulfur
HIC1 code Q
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Ear/Eye/Nose/Rectum/Topical/Vagina/Other
HIC2 code Q5
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Agents Acting Principally On The Skin
HIC3 code Q5S
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Topical Sulfonamides
AHFS code 84:04.92.00
AHFS class Local Anti-Infectives, Miscellaneous
FDB label name SUMAXIN CLEANSING PADS
FDB brand name Sumaxin
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 43538-100-60 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 43538-0100-60. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Sulfonamide Antibacterial class.

Pharmacologic class Sulfonamide Antibacterial
Drug family (ATC) Antiinfectives for treatment of acne, Sulfonamides
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerMedimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Labeler code43538
First marketedJan 2009
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio7 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name SUMAXIN CLEANSING PADS Ingredient Sulfacetamide Sodium/Sulfur
🧪 What is this product?

Sumaxin Cleansing Pads is a topical cloth product containing sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur. Sulfacetamide sodium is an antimicrobial agent typically used in skin preparations for bacterial infections and acne, while sulfur is commonly used to help treat acne, seborrheic dermatitis, and other skin conditions. This product is an unapproved drug and is not FDA-approved.

Supplement & herbal interactions

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Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII V5VD430YW9
    A plant-derived substance from the aloe vera leaf. Used in medicines as a natural flavor, skin-soothing agent in topical products, and sometimes as a mild laxative ingredient in oral formulations.
  • UNII 1P9D0Z171K
    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.
  • UNII 936JST6JCN
    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.
  • UNII 5M1101WGSY
    A synthetic cleansing agent made from fatty acids and amino acids. It acts as a surfactant and emulsifier to help mix oil and water, improving how the medicine spreads and is absorbed.
  • UNII 7FLD91C86K
    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.
  • UNII PDC6A3C0OX
    Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
  • UNII W2ZU1RY8B0
    A plant extract from green tea leaves. It's used as an antioxidant ingredient to help preserve the medicine and maintain its stability during storage.
  • UNII A2I8C7HI9T
    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.
  • UNII Z8IX2SC1OH
    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.
  • UNII 518XTE8493
    A gentle cleanser derived from coconut oil, sodium cocoyl isethionate serves as a surfactant and foaming agent in topical products. It helps the medicine spread evenly on skin and creates lather.
  • UNII D0Y70F2B9J
    A synthetic detergent and surfactant derived from fatty acids. It reduces surface tension in formulations to help with mixing, emulsifying, and creating foams or dispersions in topical products.
  • UNII HX1032V43M
    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.
  • UNII 2KR89I4H1Y
    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.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    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.

14 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer 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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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Sumaxin Cleansing Pads 100 mg/g; 40 mg/gthis 43538-0100-60 Medimetriks 60 packets — — FDA listed —
Sumaxin CP 43538-0101-60 Medimetriks 1 kit — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️
2009
On the market since
Jan 2009
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
17 years listed
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·
No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Sumaxin Cleansing Pads (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Headache3
Chronic Kidney Disease2
Insomnia2
Migraine2
Abdominal Pain1
Abscess Limb1
Alopecia1

Reporter sex

0 reports
Male · 30%
Female · 70%
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2020 2022 2024 2026 2 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
43538-0100-60 You're viewing this 60 PACKET in 1 CARTON (43538-100-60) / 3.7 g in 1 PACKET 2009-01-01 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product Marketed without an FDA application

Listed without an FDA application

This product's marketing category indicates it is marketed without an approved FDA application (no NDA, ANDA, or BLA on file). Having an NDC does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory is a listing system, not an approval decision. Approval-linked data such as Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence ratings therefore does not apply.

What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ 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.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Unapproved Drug Other". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 43538-100-60, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 43538-0100-60, written without dashes as 43538010060. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 43538-0100-60, the first segment (43538) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; the middle segment (0100) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (60) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🤰 Pregnancy 🧒 Pediatric Use 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📦 Storage and Handling 📋 Description 💬 Information for Patients
🎯 Indications and Usage 25 words ▾

INDICATIONS Sumaxin ® (sodium sulfacetamide 10% & sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads are indicated in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 54 words ▾

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Wash affected area(s) with cleansing pad once or twice daily, or as directed by your physician. Wet area(s) with water. Wet pad with a little water and work into a full lather. Cleanse area(s) with pad for 10-20 seconds, avoiding eyes. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Discard pad. Do not flush.

⛔ Contraindications 50 words ▾

CONTRAINDICATIONS Sumaxin ® (sodium sulfacetamide 10% & sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads are contraindicated for use by patients having known hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, sulfur or any other component of this preparation. Sumaxin ® (sodium sulfacetamide 10% & sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads are not to be used by patients with kidney disease.

⚠️ Warnings 85 words ▾

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. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. Keep away from eyes.

Keep out of reach of children. Keep container tightly closed.

🤒 Adverse Reactions 10 words ▾

ADVERSE REACTIONS Although rare, sodium sulfacetamide may cause local irritation.

🤰 Pregnancy 74 words ▾

PREGNANCY Category C Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Sumaxin ® (sodium sulfacetamide 10% & sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads . It is also not known whether Sumaxin ® (sodium sulfacetamide 10% & sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Sumaxin ® (sodium sulfacetamide 10% & sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

🧒 Pediatric Use 16 words ▾

PEDIATRIC USE Safety and effectiveness in children under the age of 12 have not been established.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 111 words ▾

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 29 words ▾

HOW SUPPLIED Sumaxin ® (sodium sulfacetamide 10% & sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads are available in boxes of 60 cloths (3.7 g), NDC 43538-100-60. Store at 15°-30° C (59°-86° F).

📦 Storage and Handling 6 words ▾

Store at 15°-30° C (59°-86° F).

📋 Description 104 words ▾

DESCRIPTION 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: Each pad of Sumaxin ® (sodium sulfacetamide 10% & sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads is coated with a cleanser-based formulation.

Each gram of this cleanser-based formulation contains 100 mg of Sodium Sulfacetamide and 40 mg of Sulfur. The cleanser base consists of: aloe, butylated hydroxytoluene, cetyl alcohol, disodium oleamido MEA sulfosuccinate, edetate disodium, fragrance, glycerin, glyceryl stearate/PEG-100 stearate, green tea, methylparaben, propylparaben, purified water, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, sodium thiosulfate, stearyl alcohol. Chemical Structure

💬 Information for Patients 29 words ▾

Information for Patients Avoid contact with eyes, eyelids, lips and mucous membranes. If accidental contact occurs, rinse with water. If excessive irritation develops, discontinue use and consult your physician.

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 43528-0003-05 · Dynavax 43538-0101-60 · Medimetriks →
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.