Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfur 5% lotion (Sulfacetamide and Sulfur) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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February 10, 2012

Sodium Sulfacetamide and Sulfur Lotion

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Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfur 5% lotion
(Tint Free)

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Each mL of Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfur 5% Lotion (Tint Free) as dispensed contains 100 mg of sodium sulfacetamide and 50 mg of sulfur in a lotion of 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol, butylparaben, colloidal activated attapulgite, diethanolamine, hydroxyethyl cellulose, iron oxides, lauramide DEA, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol 400 monolaurate, propylene glycol, purified water, simethicone emulsion, sodium chloride, sodium metabisulfite, sodium polynaphthalenesulfonate, talc, xanthan gum, and zinc oxide.

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:

Sodium Sulfacetamide structural formula illustration

What are the precautions when taking sulfacetamide and sulfur (Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfur 5% lotion)?

Before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to sodium sulfacetamide or sulfur; or to sulfa antibiotics (such as sulfamethoxazole); or to other ingredients listed on the product package; 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.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney problems.

Tell your doctor if there are areas of skin near where this product will be applied that are cracked, broken, or raw. Injured skin may absorb more of this product, and the chance of serious side effects may increase.

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Last reviewed on RxList: 1/29/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.