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Sodium Sulfacetamide 9.8% and Sulfur 4.8% for Rosacea

ICD-10 L71

Sodium Sulfacetamide 9.8% and Sulfur 4.8% is used in the treatment of rosacea, based on its FDA-labeled indications.

Rosacea is a long-term disease that affects your skin and sometimes your eyes. It causes redness and pimples. Rosacea is most common in women and people with fair skin. It most often affects middle-aged and older adults. In most cases, rosacea only affects the face. Symptoms can … More on Rosacea →

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How Sodium Sulfacetamide 9.8% and Sulfur 4.8% is used

INDICATIONS: This product is indicated for use in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.

Dosage

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Shake well before using. Wash affected areas once or twice daily, or as directed by your physician. 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. If skin dryness occurs, it may be controlled by rinsing product off sooner or using less frequently.

Warnings

WARNINGS: 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. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Side effects

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 (see WARNINGS).

ICD-10 codes for Rosacea

L71

Other medications for Rosacea

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sodium Sulfacetamide 9.8% and Sulfur 4.8% used to treat Rosacea?

Based on its FDA-labeled indications, Sodium Sulfacetamide 9.8% and Sulfur 4.8% is used in the treatment of rosacea. Use it only as prescribed — your clinician decides whether it's right for you.

What ICD-10 codes apply to Rosacea?

Rosacea is coded in ICD-10-CM as L71.

Informational only, drawn from FDA labeling and NIH MedlinePlus — not medical advice. Talk to your clinician about whether Sodium Sulfacetamide 9.8% and Sulfur 4.8% is right for you.

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