Sulfacetamide
Active ingredient · 2 therapeutic classes
- Drug class
- Antiinfectives For Treatment Of Acne
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Routes
- Topical, Ophthalmic
- Markets covered
- 1
- Products on record
- 2
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Sulfacetamide is an anti-infective medication used for the topical treatment of certain skin conditions [1]. It belongs to the drug class of anti-infectives for the treatment of acne [1].
This medication is approved for topical application in scaling dermatoses, specifically seborrheic dermatitis and seborrhea sicca, commonly known as dandruff [1]. Additionally, it is indicated for the treatment of secondary bacterial infections of the skin that are caused by organisms susceptible to sulfonamides [1].
Sulfacetamide is available under various brand names [1]. In the past 12 months, there have been no adverse event reports for this active ingredient [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 2 | January 23, 2024 |
USUnited States· FDA
2 products
Uses
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.
How to take
Drug interactions
Known interactions involving Sulfacetamide. Select one for details. This list is informational and not a complete interaction checker.
Interaction data compiled from DDInter (academic, CC-BY). Severity classification only - this is not a complete interaction checker and not medical advice.
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 0fa3302e-b2b4-6b… · revised January 23, 2024 [PDF]
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