Sulfacetamide Sodium-Sulfur (sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur)
Acne Antibiotics Topical Cream (Gram)
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
Sulfur is a keratolytic agent and scabicide.
USES: This medication is used to treat acne and other skin conditions (such as rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis). It helps to relieve the symptoms of skin irritation caused by these conditions. This product contains a combination of two drugs, sulfacetamide and sulfur.
Both sulfacetamide and sulfur stop the growth of bacteria on the skin surface. Sulfur also has a drying effect on the skin that helps the skin to shed old cells.
Generic name: sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur
Pronunciation: (sull-fuh-SEET-uh-mide/SULL-fur)
Drug class: Acne Antibiotics
Therapeutic class: Dermatological
Reference product & biosimilars
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Indications
No indications are available for this drug.
Dosing
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| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Sulfacetamide-Sulfur 10-5% Crm | Maintenance | Apply a thin layer to the affected area(s) after washing by topical route 1-3 times daily. |
| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Sulfacetamide-Sulfur 10-5% Crm | Maintenance | Apply a thin layer to the affected area(s) after washing by topical route 1-3 times daily. |
Drug interactions
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There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.
Topical Sodium Sulfacetamide/Topical Silver
SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Topical sodium sulfacetamide and topical silver are physically incompatible.(1,2)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent application of topical sodium sulfacetamide and topical silver preparations may result in decreased clinical effectiveness of the products.(1,2)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Avoid using topical silver preparations on the same location as topical sodium sulfacetamide products.(1,2)
DISCUSSION: Topical sodium sulfacetamide and topical silver are physically incompatible.(1,2)
There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
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- Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (g6Pd) deficiency
- Hemoglobin H disease
- Hemolytic anemia from pyruvate kinase and g6PD deficiencies
There are no severe contraindications for this drug.
- No disease contraindications
Adverse reactions
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Less Frequent
- Skin irritation
Rare or Very Rare
- Agranulocytosis
- Blood dyscrasias
- Erythema
- Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (g6Pd) deficiency anemia
- Hepatic necrosis
- Hypersensitivity drug reaction
- Pruritus of skin
- Skin irritation
- Skin rash
- Stevens-johnson syndrome
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Less Frequent
- Abnormal desquamation
- Erythema
Rare or Very Rare
- Skin inflammation
Precautions
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ICD codes
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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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