Rosanil (Sodium Sulfacetamide and Sulfur) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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Rosanil

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ROSANIL® Cleanser
(sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5%)

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Sodium sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide with antibacterial activity while sulfur acts as a keratolytic agent. Chemically sodium sulfacetamide is N-[(4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl]-acet-amide, monosodium salt, monohydrate. The structural formula is:

Sodium sulfacetamide structural formula illustration

Each gram of ROSANIL® (sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5%) Cleanser contains: Active: sodium sulfacetamide 10% (100 mg), sulfur 5% (50 mg). Inactive: butylated hydroxytoluene, ede-tate disodium, emulsifying wax, hydrochloric acid, light mineral oil, methylparaben, PPG-2 hydroxyethyl coco/isostearamide, propylparaben, purified water, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate (and) disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, and sodium thiosulfate.

What are the possible side effects of sodium sulfacetamide-sulfur topical?

Serious side effects are not likely to occur with the use of sodium sulfacetamide-sulfur topical. Stop using sodium sulfacetamide-sulfur topical and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately if you experience

an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; or hives);
new or worsening signs of a skin rash;
soreness of the joints;
fever; or
sores in the mouth.

More commonly, you...

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What are the precautions when taking sodium sulfacetamide and sulfur (Rosanil)?

Before using sulfacetamide with sulfur, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other products containing sulfa or sulfur; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: kidney disease.

This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Based on information of related drugs, this medication may pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 5/8/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.