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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Sulfonamides are known to cause Stevens-Johnson syndrome in hypersensitive individuals. Stevens-Johnson syndrome also has been reported following the use of sodium sulfacetamide topically. Cases of drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus from topical sulfacetamide also have been reported. In one of these cases, there was a fatal outcome.
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Uses
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.
History
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Other Information
Each gram contains 100 mg of sodium sulfacetamide in a vehicle consisting of: cetearyl alcohol (and) PEG-3 distearoylamidoethylmonium methosulfate (and) polysorbate 60, citric acid anhydrous, cocamide MEA, cocamidopropyl betaine, ethylene glycol distearate, fragrance, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylparaben, PEG-150 distearate, propylparaben, purified water, sodium chloride, sodium laureth sulfate and titanium dioxide (and) mica.
Sodium sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide with antibacterial activity. Sodium sulfacetamide is C8H9N2NaO3S·H2O with molecular weight of 254.24. Chemically, sodium sulfacetamide is N-[(4-aminophenyl) sulfonyl]-acetamide, monosodium salt, monohydrate. The structural formula is:
Sodium sulfacetamide is an odorless, white, crystalline powder with a bitter taste. It is freely soluble in water, sparingly soluble in alcohol, while practically insoluble in benzene, in chloroform and in ether.
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Sodium Sulfacetamide Shampoo Manufacturers
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Biocomp Pharma, Inc.
Sodium Sulfacetamide Shampoo | Biocomp Pharma, Inc.
Shake well before using. Apply to wet hair and massage vigorously into scalp. Rinse thoroughly. For best results, use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor. Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes. Do not use on an infant less than 2 months of age.
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