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Sulfacetamide Sodium, Sulfur for Acne

ICD-10 L70

Sulfacetamide Sodium, Sulfur is used in the treatment of acne, based on its FDA-labeled indications.

Acne is a common skin disease that causes pimples. Pimples form when hair follicles under your skin clog up. Most pimples form on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. Anyone can get acne, but it is common in teenagers and young adults. It is not serious, but it can cause s… More on Acne →

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How Sulfacetamide Sodium, Sulfur is used

INDICATIONS SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE 9.8% - SULFUR 4.8% CLEANSER is indicated for use in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.

Dosage

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION USE: Wash affected area once or twice daily, 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 10-20 seconds working into a full lather, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. If drying occurs, it may be controlled by rinsing cleanser off sooner or using less often. See label booklet for Full Prescribing Information. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR INTRAVAGINAL OR OPHTHALMIC USE. (KEEP AWAY FROM EYES). KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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. 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 Acne

L70

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sulfacetamide Sodium, Sulfur used to treat Acne?

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

What ICD-10 codes apply to Acne?

Acne is coded in ICD-10-CM as L70.

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

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