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Brand Names: Klaron, Mexar, Ovace, Ovace Plus, RE 10, Sebizon, Seb-Prev

Generic Name: sulfacetamide sodium topical (Pronunciation: SO dee um SUL fa SEET a myde TOP i kal)

• What is sulfacetamide sodium topical (Klaron)?
• What are the possible side effects of sulfacetamide sodium topical?
• What is the most important information I should know about sulfacetamide sodium topical?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using sulfacetamide sodium topical?
• How should I use sulfacetamide sodium topical?
• What happens if I miss a dose?
• What happens if I overdose?
• What should I avoid while using sulfacetamide sodium topical?
• What other drugs will affect sulfacetamide sodium topical?
• Where can I get more information?

What is sulfacetamide sodium topical (Klaron)?

Sulfacetamide sodium is an antibacterial medication that interferes with the growth of bacteria on the skin.

Sulfacetamide sodium topical (for the skin) is used to treat acne, dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis (red, flaking skin rash), and certain skin infections.

Sulfacetamide sodium topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of sulfacetamide sodium topical?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
• patchy skin color, red spots, a butterfly-shaped skin rash over your cheeks and nose;
• the first sign of any skin rash, no matter how mild;
• joint pain, swelling, or stiffness;
• signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, mouth sores, unusual weakness;
• pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding;
• new or worsening skin infection; or
• nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Less serious side effects may include:

• mild swelling, itching, or redness of treated skin;
• dry skin; or
• yellow discoloration of treated skin (may be a sign that you have applied too much of the medication).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about sulfacetamide sodium topical?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to sulfacetamide sodium or sulfa drugs.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have asthma or are sensitive to sulfites, or if you are also using silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene, Thermazene).

Do not spread sulfacetamide sodium topical over a large skin area. Your body may absorb more of this medication if you use too much, or if you apply it to skin that is severely burned, scraped, or irritated.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse during treatment.

Avoid getting this medication in your nose, mouth, or eyes.

Stop using sulfacetamide sodium topical and call your doctor at once if you have any type of skin rash (mild or severe), joint pain or swelling, fever or sore throat, mouth sores, pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, a new or worsening infection, or stomach pain with loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).