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Sulfacetamide Sodium and Sulfur for Rosacea

ICD-10 L71

Sulfacetamide Sodium and Sulfur 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

How Sulfacetamide Sodium and Sulfur is used

INDICATIONS Sumaxin ® (sodium sulfacetamide 10% & sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads are indicated in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.

Dosage

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION SHAKE WELL before use. Cleanse affected areas. Apply Sodium Sulfacetamide 9% - Sulfer 4.25% Suspension once or twice daily to affected areas, or as directed by your physician. Wet skin and liberally apply to areas to be cleansed. Massage gently into skin for 10-20 seconds, working into a full lather, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. If skin dryness occurs, it may be controlled by rinsing off Sodium Sulfacetamide 9% - Sulfer 4.25% sooner or using less often.

Warnings

WARNINGS 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. 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. 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. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE. Avoid contact with eyes, lips and mucous membranes. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Keep container tightly closed.

Drug interactions

Drug Interactions This product is incompatible with silver preparations.

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 ). Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS or obtain product information, contact Allegis Pharmacuticals, LLC at 1-866-633-9033 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

ICD-10 codes for Rosacea

Frequently asked questions

Is Sulfacetamide Sodium and Sulfur used to treat Rosacea?

Based on its FDA-labeled indications, Sulfacetamide Sodium and Sulfur 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 Sulfacetamide Sodium and Sulfur is right for you.

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