Sodium Sulfacetamide And Sulfur
FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Sodium Sulfacetamide 10 % And Sulfur 2 % Cleanser, Sodium Sulfacetamide 10 % And Sulfur 5 %...
- Brand Names
- Sodium Sulfacetamide 10 % And Sulfur 2 % Cleanser, Sodium Sulfacetamide 10 % And Sulfur 5 % Cleanser, Sodium Sulfacetamide 8% Sulfur 4% Cleanser, Sodium Sulfacetamide 9.8 % And Sulfur 4.8 % Cleanser, Sodium Sulfacetamide And Sulfur, Sodium Sulfacetamide And Sulfur Wash, Sodium Sulfacetamide, Sulfur
- Route
- TOPICAL
- Dosage Form
- SOLUTION
- Product Type
- HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Description
DESCRIPTION: Each gram of BP 10-1 Wash contains 100 mg of sodium sulfacetamide and 10 mg of sulfur in a wash containing butylated hydroxytoluene, cetyl alcohol, edetate disodium, glyceryl stearate and PEG-100 stearate, lactic acid, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylparaben, propylparaben, purified water, sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium hydroxide, 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: Chemical Structure
What Is Sodium Sulfacetamide And Sulfur Used For?
INDICATIONS AND USAGE: BP 10-1 Wash 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 treated, 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 wash off sooner or using less often.
Side Effects (Adverse Reactions)
ADVERSE REACTIONS: Although rare, sodium sulfacetamide may cause local irritation.
Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS: BP 10-1 Wash is contraindicated for use by patients having known hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, sulfur or any other component of this preparation. BP 10-1 Wash is not to be used by patients with kidney disease.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Pregnancy - Category C. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with BP 10-1 Wash. It is also not known whether BP 10-1 Wash can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. BP 10-1 Wash should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
Nursing Mothers - It is not known whether sodium sulfacetamide is excreted in human milk following topical use of BP 10-1 Wash. However, small amounts of orally administered sulfonamides have been reported to be eliminated in human milk. In view of this and because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when BP 10-1 Wash is administered to a nursing woman.
How Supplied
HOW SUPPLIED: BP 10-1 Wash is available in 170.1 g (6.0 oz) tubes, NDC 42192-104-06. Store at controlled room temperature, 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).
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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