Classes
DEA Class; Rx
Common Brand Names; Klaron, Ovace Plus, Ovace Plus Shampoo, Ovace Plus Wash, Ovace Wash
- Acne Agents, Topical;
- Sulfonamides, Topical
sulfacetamide ophthalmic (Rx)
- Classes: Antibiotics, Ophthalmic
Description
Sulfonamide antibiotic used for ophthalmic or topical administration; used commonly for conjunctivitis or superficial eye infections; also for scaling dermatoses.
Indications
Indicated for scaling dermatoses (eg, seborrheic dermatitis, seborrhea sicca [dandruff]); also indicated for the treatment of secondary bacterial infections of the skin due to organisms susceptible to sulfonamides
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Adverse Effects
- Erythema
- Itching
- Edema
- Local irritation
- Stinging
- Burning
Warnings
Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes
Severe reactions to sulfonamides including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, fulminant hepatic necrosis, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, and other blood dyscrasias reported
Avoid UV exposure
Contains sodium metabisulfite that is known to cause allergic reactions
Pregnancy and Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: not known whether excreted in breast milk, use caution
Maximum Dosage
The maximum dosage is dependent on route of administration and indication for therapy.
The maximum dosage is dependent on route of administration and indication for therapy.
The maximum dosage is dependent on route of administration and indication for therapy.
The maximum dosage is dependent on route of administration and indication for therapy.
How supplied
Sodium sulfacetamide
lotion
- 10% (Klaron)
cream
- 10% (Ovace Plus)
shampoo
- 10% (Ovace Plus Shampoo)
wash, oil in water emulsion
- 10% (Ovace Plus Wash)
wash
- 10% (Ovace Wash)
ophthalmic solution
- 10%
- 15%
- 30%
ointment
- 10%
