Label: SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE WASH 10%- sodium sulfacetamide liquid

  • NDC Code(s): 83720-533-06, 83720-533-12
  • Packager: Oncor Pharmaceuticals
  • Category: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: unapproved drug other

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Rx Only

  • 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.

    Sodium sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide with antibacterial activity. Sodium sulfacetamide is C 8H 9N 2NaO 3S.H 2O with molecular weight of 254.24. Chemically sodium sulfacetamide is N-[(4-aminophenyl) sulfonyl)acetamide, monosodium salt, monohydrate. The structural formula is:

    Structure

    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.

  • CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

    CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY: 

    Sodium sulfacetamide exerts a bacteriostatic effect against sulfonamide sensitive gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms commonly
    isolated from secondary cutaneous pyogenic infections. It acts by restricting the synthesis of folic acid required by bacteria for growth, by its
    competition with para-aminobenzoic acid. There is no clinical data available on the degree and rate of systemic absorption of this product when applied to the skin or scalp. However, significant absorption of sodium sulfacetamide through the skin has been reported.

    The following in vitro data is available but the clinical significance is unknown. Organisms that show susceptibility to sodium sulfacetamide are:
    Streptococci, Staphylococci, E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas pyocyanea, Salmonella species, Proteus vulgaris, Nocardia and Actinomyces.

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    INDICATIONS:

    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.

    DIRECTION OF USE:

    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.

  • CONTRAINDICATIONS

    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.

  • WARNINGS

    WARNINGS:

    Sulfonamides are known to cause sevens-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.

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

  • PRECAUTIONS: FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE.

    GENERAL: Nonsusceptible organisms, including fungi, may proliferate with the use of this preparation. 

    Although rare, sensitivity to sodium sulfacetamide may occur. Therefore, caution and careful supervision should be observed when prescribing this drug for patients who may be prone to hypersensitivity to topical sulfonamides. If the use of this product produces signs of hypersensitivity or other untoward reactions, discontinue use of the preparation. Patients should be carefully observed for possible local irritation or sensitization during long-term therapy. Systemic toxic reactions such as agranulocytosis, acute hemolytic anemia, purpura hemorrhagica, drug fever, jaundice and contact dermatitis indicate hypersensitivity to sulfonamides. Particular caution should be employed if areas of denuded or abraded skin are involved. Systemic absorption of topical sulfonamides is greater following application to large, infected, abraded, denuded or severely burned areas. Under these circumstances, any of the adverse effects produced by the systemic administration of these agents could potentially occur, and appropriate observations and laboratory determinations should be performed.

    INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS:

    Patients should discontinue the use of this product if the condition becomes worse or if a rash develops in the area being treated or elsewhere. The use of this product also should be discontinued promptly and the physician notified if any arthritis, fever or sores in the mouth develop. Avoid contact with eyes, lips and mucous membranes.

    DRUG INTERACTIONS:This product is incompatible with silver preparations.

    CARCINOGENESIS, MUTAGENESIS AND IMPAIRMENT OF FERTILITY:

    Long-term animal studies for carcinogenic potential have not been performed on this product to date. Studies on reproduction and fertility also
    have not been performed. Chromosomal nondisjunction has been reported in the yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, following application of sodium sulfacetamide. The significance of this finding to the topical use of sodium sulfacetamide in the human is unknown.

    PREGNANCY: Category C. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with this product. It is also not known whether this product can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. This product should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed or when potential benefits outweigh potential hazards to the fetus..

  • NURSING MOTHERS

    NURSING MOTHERS:It is not known whetherthis drug is excreted in the human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when this is administered to a nursing woman.

  • PEDIATRIC USE

    PEDIATRIC USE: 

    Safety and effectiveness in children under the age of 12 have not been established.

  • ADVERSE REACTIONS

    ADVERSE REACTIONS:

    Reports of irritation and hypersensitivity to sodium sulfacetamide are uncommon. The following adverse reactions, reported after administration
    of sterile ophthalmic sodium sulfacetamide, are noteworthy: instances of Stevens-Johnson syndrome and instances of local hypersensitivity which
    progressed to a syndrome resembling systemic lupus erythematosus; in one case a fatal outcome was reported.

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    OVERDOSAGE:
    The oral LD50 of sulfacetamide in mice is 16.5 g/kg. In the event of overdosage, emergency treatment should be started immediately.

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    MANIFESTATIONS:Overdosage may cause nausea and vomiting. Large oral overdosage may cause hematuria, crystalluria and renal shutdown due to the precipitation of sulfa crystals in the renal tubules and the urinary tract. For treatment, contact your local Poison Control Center or your doctor.

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    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 medicatlon. 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. 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 infecllons - 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 1 o 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.

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    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.

  • STORAGE:

    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). Brief exposure to temperatures up to 40°C (104°F) may be tolerated provided the mean kinetic temperature does not exceed 25°C (77°F); however, such exposure should be minimized.

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    NOTICE:

    Protect from freezing and excessive heat. The product may tend to darken slightly on storage. Slight discoloration does not impair the efficacy or
    safety of the product. Keep bottle tightly closed.

    Occasionally, a slight discoloration of fabric may occur when an excessive amount of the product is used and comes in contact with white fabrics. This discoloration, however, presents no problem, as it is readily removed by ordinary laundering without bleaches.

  • HOW SUPPLIED

    HOW SUPPLIED: 

    This product is supplied in the following size(s):
    6 oz. (177 ml) bottles NDC 83720-533-06
    12 oz. (355 ml) bottles NDC 83720-533-12
    In case of accidental ingestion contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
    Keep container lightly closed.

    You may report side effects by calling Oncor Pharmaceuticals (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST), at 1-443-876-7900 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

    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.

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Manufactured In USA For :
    ONCOR PHARMACEUTICALS
    8815 Center Park Dr Suite 430
    Columbia
    Maryland 21045

    Rev.05/24

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    ONCOR PHARMACEUTICALS

    NDC 83720-533-06

    Sodium Sulfacetamide

    Sodium Sulfacetamide 10%

    10% Wash

    For External Use Only
    Not For Ophthalmic Use.

    Rx Only

    NET WT.6 OZ. (177 ml)

    Tube

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE WASH 10% 
    sodium sulfacetamide liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:83720-533
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM (UNII: 4NRT660KJQ) (SULFACETAMIDE - UNII:4965G3J0F5) SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM100 mg  in 1 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE (UNII: 1P9D0Z171K)  
    CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)  
    CETYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 936JST6JCN)  
    COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE (UNII: 5OCF3O11KX)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    GLYCERYL STEARATE SE (UNII: FCZ5MH785I)  
    PEG-100 STEARATE (UNII: YD01N1999R)  
    PHENOXYETHANOL (UNII: HIE492ZZ3T)  
    SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE (UNII: BPV390UAP0)  
    TRIACETIN (UNII: XHX3C3X673)  
    SODIUM THIOSULFATE (UNII: HX1032V43M)  
    STEARYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 2KR89I4H1Y)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:83720-533-06177 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/10/2024
    2NDC:83720-533-12355 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/10/2024
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    unapproved drug other05/10/2024
    Labeler - Oncor Pharmaceuticals (119032580)
    Registrant - Oncor Pharmaceuticals (119032580)