Sodium Sulfacetamide and Sulfer Emulsion 100 mg/mL; 10 mg/mL Emulsion, 177 mL
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Sulfonamide Antibacterial class.
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🩺 Clinical
This is a topical emulsion containing sodium sulfacetamide and sulfur, marketed as an unapproved drug. Sulfacetamide is an antibiotic sulfonamide typically used in skin products to help reduce bacteria, while sulfur is commonly used in topical products for similar antimicrobial purposes and to help manage certain skin conditions. The emulsion form allows these ingredients to be applied directly to the skin.
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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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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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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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.
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A waxy substance made from glycerin and stearic acid. It works as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients together, and as a thickener to give the medicine its proper texture and consistency.
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A salt derived from the chemical compound EDTA, used as a chelating agent and preservative. It binds to metal ions in the formulation to prevent spoilage and maintain product stability.
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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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Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative and antimicrobial agent used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and cosmetic products, extending shelf life and maintaining product safety.
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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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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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Triacetin is a clear, oily liquid made from glycerin and acetic acid. It works as a plasticizer and solvent in medicines, helping soften coatings and improve how liquids mix together in formulations.
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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 mL | 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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| Sodium Sulfacetamide and Sulfer Emulsion 100 mg/mL; 10 mg/mLthis 73352-0750-01 | Trifluent | 177 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 73352-0750-01 You're viewing this | 177 mL in 1 BOTTLE (73352-750-01) | 2025-10-04 | Active |
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📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
INDICATIONS Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% - Sulfur 1% Emulsion is indicated in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfur 1% Emulsion once or twice daily to affected areas, or as directed by your physician. 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. If drying occurs, it may be controlled by rinsing off Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfur 1% Emulsion sooner or using less often.
⛔ Contraindications ▾
CONTRAINDICATIONS Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfur 1% Emulsion is contraindicated for use by patients having known hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, sulfur or any other component of this preparation. Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfer 1% Emulsion is not to be used by patietns 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. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY . Keep away from eyes.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion contact a poison control center immediately. Keep container tightly closed.
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
ADVERSE REACTIONS Although rare, sodium sulfacetamide may cause local irritation. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report a serious adverse event, please contact Trifluent Pharma, LLC at 1-888-927-5191.
🤰 Pregnancy ▾
PREGNANCY - Category C Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfer 1% Emulsion. It is not known whether Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfer 1% Emulsion can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Sodium Silfacetamide 10% and Sulfer 1% Emulsion 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 have 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 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 10% and Sulfur 1% Emulsion is available in 177 mL bottles, NDC 73352-750-01. STORAGE AND HANDLING Store at controlled room temperature, 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F). Protect from freezing. KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
STORAGE AND HANDLING Store at controlled room temperature, 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F). Protect from freezing. KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
📋 Description ▾
DESCRIPTION Each gram of Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfur 1% Emulsion contains 100 mg of sodium sulfacetamide and 10 mg of sulfur in a formulation containing Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Purified Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Thiosulfate, Stearyl Alcohol, Triacetin, 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: Chemical Structure
💬 Information for Patients ▾
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.