Sodium Sulfacetamide
FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Ovace Plus, Sodium Sulfacetamide, Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% Wash
- Brand Names
- Ovace Plus, Sodium Sulfacetamide, Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% Wash
- Route
- TOPICAL
- Dosage Form
- LOTION
- Product Type
- HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Description
Description Each gram contains 100 mg of sodium sulfacetamide in a vehicle consisting of: Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Citric Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Purified Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Thiosulfate, Stearyl Alcohol, Triacetin, Xanthan Gum.
What Is Sodium Sulfacetamide Used For?
Indications This product 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 dermatitis including seborrhea sicca - Wash affected areas twice daily (morning and evening) 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 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 above for 8 to 10 days or as directed by your physician. lf skin dryness occurs it may be controlled by rinsing cleanser off sooner or using less frequently. Regular shampooing following the use of this product 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 weekly or every other week may prevent recurrence. Should the condition recur after stopping therapy, the application of this product should be reinitiated as at the beginning of treatment. Secondary cutaneous bacterial infections - Wash affected areas twice daily (morning and evening) 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. Rinsing with plain water will remove any excess medication. Repeat application as described above for 8 to 10 days or as directed by your physician. If skin dryness occurs it may be controlled by rinsing cleanser off sooner or using less frequently. See package insert for full prescribing information.
Warnings and Precautions
Warnings WARNING: FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Avoid contact with eyes, lips and mucous membranes. See label booklet for Full prescribing information.
Contraindications
Contraindications This product is contraindicated in persons with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the product. This product is not to be used by patients with kidney disease.
How Supplied
HOW SUPPLIED Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% NDC 72162-1665-2: 355 g in a BOTTLE NDC 72162-1665-4: 480 g in a BOTTLE NDC 72162-1665-7: 177 g in a BOTTLE Repackaged/Relabeled by: Bryant Ranch Prepack, Inc. Burbank, CA 91504
About This Information
This drug information is sourced from FDA-approved labeling via the openFDA database. It is intended for educational and reference purposes only. This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making decisions about medication. Drug information may be updated by the FDA; check with your pharmacist for the most current information.
What are side effects?
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What are drug interactions?
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