sodium sulfacetamide-sulfur topical Health Article

Generic name(s):

sodium sulfacetamide-sulfur topical

Brand name(s):

Novacet, Plexion, Plexion SCT, Plexion TS, Rosanil Cleanser, Rosula, Rosula Cleanser, Sulfacet-R, Zetacet Wash

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

Stop using sodium sulfacetamide-sulfur topical and contact your healthcare provider if you develop new or worsening signs of a skin rash, soreness of the joints, fever, or sores in the mouth. Do not use other topical products on the same area unless otherwise directed by your doctor. They may interfere with the effects or absorption of sodium sulfacetamide-sulfur topical. Do not cover the area after applying sodium sulfacetamide-sulfur topical, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Doing so could cause too much medicine to be absorbed by the body and could be harmful.

What is sodium sulfacetamide-sulfur topical?

Sodium sulfacetamide is an antibacterial agent. Sodium sulfacetamide interferes with the growth of bacteria on the skin. Sulfur may also inhibit the growth of bacteria on the skin and it may cause drying of the skin.

Sodium sulfacetamide-sulfur topical is used in the treatment of acne, rosacea, and seborrheic dermatitis (a red, flaking skin rash).

Sodium sulfacetamide-sulfur topical may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using sodium sulfacetamide-sulfur topical?

Do not use sodium sulfacetamide-sulfur topical without first talking to your doctor if you have an allergy to sulfa products. You may not be able to use sodium sulfacetamide-sulfur topical, or you may require special monitoring during treatment.

Do not apply sodium sulfacetamide-sulfur topical to large areas of open, broken, burned, or infected skin without first talking to your doctor. Large areas of damaged skin may allow more medicine to be absorbed by the body, possibly resulting in side effects.

Sodium sulfacetamide-sulfur topical is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether sodium sulfacetamide-sulfur topical will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use sodium sulfacetamide-sulfur topical without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether sodium sulfacetamide passes into breast milk. Do not use sodium sulfacetamide-sulfur topical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I use sodium sulfacetamide-sulfur topical?

Use sodium sulfacetamide-sulfur topical exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Wash your hands before and after applying the medication.

Clean and dry the affected area. Apply a thin film of the medication. Avoid application of the medication to the eyes, the inside of the nose and mouth, the lips, and areas where the skin is broken. If medication gets on any of these areas, rinse it off with water. Do not cover the affected area after applying sodium sulfacetamide-sulfur topical, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Doing so could cause too much medicine to be absorbed by the body and could be harmful.

It is important to use sodium sulfacetamide regularly to get the most benefit. It may take several weeks or more to see the effects of this drug.

Store sodium sulfacetamide-sulfur topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and apply only the next regularly scheduled dose.

What happens if I overdose?

An overdose of sodium sulfacetamide-sulfur topical is unlikely to threaten life. If an overdose is suspected or if the medication has been ingested, call a poison control center or an emergency room for advice.