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Sodium Sulfacetamide Wash: Package Insert / Prescribing Info

Package insert / product label
Dosage form: topical liquid
Drug class: Topical antibiotics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 2, 2024.

Inactive Ingredients

Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Citric Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Purified Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Thiosulfate, Stearyl Alcohol, Triacetin, Xanthan Gum.

Sodium Sulfacetamide Wash Description

Each gram contains 100 mg of sodium sulfacetamide in a vehicle consisting of:
Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Citric Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Purified Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Thiosulfate, Stearyl Alcohol, Triacetin, Xanthan Gum.

Indications and Usage for Sodium Sulfacetamide Wash

This product is intended for topical application in the following scaling dermatoses: seborrheic dermatitis and seborrhea sicca (dandruff). It also is indicated for the treatment of secondary bacterial infections of the skin due to organisms susceptible to sulfonamides.

Contraindications

This product is contraindicated in persons with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the product. This product is not to be used by patients with kidney disease.

Sodium Sulfacetamide Wash Dosage and Administration

Seborrheic dermatitis including seborrhea sicca - Wash affected areas twice daily (morning and evening) or as directed by your physician. Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes. Wet skin and liberally apply to areas to be cleansed, massage gently into skin working into a full lather, rinse thoroughly, pat dry and repeat after 10 to 20 seconds. Rinsing with plain water will remove any excess medication. Repeat application as described above for 8 to 10 days or as directed by your physician. lf skin dryness occurs it may be controlled by rinsing cleanser off sooner or using less frequently. Regular shampooing following the use of this product is not necessary, but the hair should be shampooed at least once a week. As the condition subsides, the interval between
applications may be lengthened. Applications once or twice weekly or every other week may prevent recurrence. Should the condition recur after stopping therapy, the application of this product should be reinitiated as at the beginning of treatment.


Secondary cutaneous bacterial infections - Wash affected areas twice daily (morning and evening) or as directed by your physician. Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes. Wet skin and liberally apply to areas to be cleansed, massage gently into skin for 10 to 20 seconds working into a full lather, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Rinsing with plain water will remove any excess medication. Repeat application as described above for 8 to 10 days or as directed by your physician. If skin dryness occurs it may be controlled by rinsing cleanser off sooner or using less frequently. See package insert for full prescribing information.

Warnings

WARNING: FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Avoid contact with eyes, lips and mucous membranes.


See label booklet for Full prescribing information.

Storage and Handling

Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (between 59°F and 86°F). Protect from freezing and excessive heat. Keep bottle tightly closed.


This bottle is not filled to the top but does contain 6 fl oz of product as identified on the front
panel of the bottle.

To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, call (877) 250-3427.

Package

1

Manufactured in the U.S.A. for

Method Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Southlake, Texas 76092

Rev 09/21

Package 12oz

2

Package 16 oz

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SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE
sodium sulfacetamide liquid
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:58657-477
Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM (UNII: 4NRT660KJQ) (SULFACETAMIDE - UNII:4965G3J0F5) SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM100 mg in 1 g
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE (UNII: 230OU9XXE4)
PEG-100 STEARATE (UNII: YD01N1999R)
PHENOXYETHANOL (UNII: HIE492ZZ3T)
BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE (UNII: 1P9D0Z171K)
TRIACETIN (UNII: XHX3C3X673)
SODIUM THIOSULFATE (UNII: HX1032V43M)
STEARYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 2KR89I4H1Y)
CETYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 936JST6JCN)
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE (UNII: 5OCF3O11KX)
EDETATE DISODIUM ANHYDROUS (UNII: 8NLQ36F6MM)
CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE (UNII: BPV390UAP0)
XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:58657-477-12355 g in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/15/2022
2NDC:58657-477-16480 g in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/15/2022
3NDC:58657-477-06177 g in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/15/2022
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
unapproved drug other01/15/2022
Labeler - Method Pharmaceuticals, LLC (060216698)