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Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion

Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion is used for:

Treating acne, rosacea, and seborrhea. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion is a sulfonamide antibiotic and keratolytic. It works by killing bacteria and shedding the top layer of skin to help treat acne.

Do NOT use Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion
• you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to any other sulfonamide medicine, such as acetazolamide, celecoxib, certain diuretics (eg, hydrochlorothiazide), glyburide, probenecid, sulfamethoxazole, valdecoxib, or zonisamide
• you have kidney disease

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion:

Some medical conditions may interact with Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have eczema or a history of lupus

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Silver-containing products (eg, silver sulfadiazine) because the effectiveness of this medicine may be decreased
• Methenamine because the side effects of Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion may be increased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion:

Use Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion is for use on the skin only. Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion may stain clothing and the skin if too much is used.
• Shake well before each use.
• Wash hands before and after using Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion.
• Gently wash and dry the affected area. Apply a small amount of Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion to the affected area. Rub in gently.
• If you miss a dose of Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion.

Important safety information:

• Avoid getting Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you get Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion in your eyes, rinse immediately with cool tap water.
• Do not use any other medicines or special cleansers on your skin unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.
• Do not apply Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion to open wounds or to damaged or burned skin without first checking with your doctor.
• Overuse of topical products may worsen your condition.
• Use Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 12 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion during pregnancy. It is unknown if Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion is excreted in breast milk after topical use. If you are or will be breastfeeding, check with your doctor to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Mild irritation, stinging, or burning of the skin.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); cracked or extremely dry skin; fever; joint pain; red, swollen, scaling, or blistered skin; severe diarrhea; sores in the mouth; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion may be harmful if swallowed. Symptoms of ingestion may include change in the amount of urine; nausea; vomiting.

Store Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not freeze. Keep Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Emulsion. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.