Trade Names:Avar- Cleanser sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5%- Gel sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5%
Trade Names:Avar-e Emollient- Cream sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5%
Trade Names:Avar-e Green- Cream sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5%
Trade Names:BP Cleansing Wash- Soap sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 4%
Trade Names:Clarifoam EF- Foam sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5%
Trade Names:Claris- Wash sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 1%
Trade Names:Clenia- Cream sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5%- Foam sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5%
Trade Names:Plexion- Soap sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5%
Trade Names:Plexion Cleansing Cloths- Pads sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5%
Trade Names:Plexion SCT- Cream sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5%
Trade Names:Plexion TS- Topical suspension sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5%
Trade Names:Roasanil- Soap sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5%
Trade Names:Rosac- Cream with sunscreens sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5%- Wash sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 1%
Trade Names:Rosaderm- Cleanser sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5%
Trade Names:Rosula- Gel sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5%- Cleanser sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5%
Trade Names:Rosula Clarifying- Wash sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 4%
Trade Names:Sumaxin- Pads sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 4%
Trade Names:Zetacet- Wash sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5%
Competitively antagonizes PABA, an essential component of folic acid synthesis.
SulfurInhibits the growth of Propionibacterium acnes and the formation of free fatty acids.
Topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea, and seborrheic dermatitis.
Kidney disease; known hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, sulfur, or any component of the product.
Topical
Avar cleanser, BP cleansing wash, Claris wash, Clenia foaming wash, Plexion cleanser, Rosac wash, Rosaderm cleanser, Rosanil cleanser, Rosula cleanser, Rosula wash, Zetacet washWet skin and liberally apply to area(s) to be cleansed once or twice daily, massage gently into skin for 10 to 20 seconds working into a full lather, rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
Avar-e Emollient cream, Avar gel, Plexion TS , Rosac cream with sunscreens, Rosula gelApply a thin layer to affected area(s) 1 to 3 times daily.
Avar-e Green creamApply a thin layer to affected area(s) 1 to 3 times daily. Massage completely and uniformly into the skin.
Clenia emollient creamApply thin layer to affected area(s) 1 to 3 times daily. To minimize potential dryness, start with 1 application daily, then gradually increase to 2 to 3 times daily as needed.
Plexion cleansing cloth, Sumaxin cleansing padsWash affected area(s) with cleansing cloth or pad once or twice daily. Wet area(s) with water. Wet cloth or pad with a small amount of water and work into a full lather. Cleanse area(s) for 10 to 20 seconds. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
Plexion SCTWet skin. Apply in a film to entire face, avoiding contact with eyes or mucous membranes. Wait 10 minutes or until dry. Rinse thoroughly with water and pat dry.
Store at controlled room temperature (59° to 86°F). Keep bottle tightly closed.
Avar-e cream, Avar gel, Rosula washStore at 59° to 77°F. Do not freeze.
Avar-e Emollient cream, Avar-e Green cream, BP Cleansing WashStore at 59° to 86°F. Do not freeze.
Avar cleanser and gel, Clenia emollient cream, Clenia foaming wash, Rosula cleanser and gel, Plexion cleanser, Plexion cleansing cloths, Plexion SCT , Plexion TS , Sumaxin padsStore at 59° to 77°F.
Claris wash, Rosac cream and wash, Rosaderm cleanser, Zetacet washStore at 59° to 86°F.
Rosanil cleanserStore at 68° to 77°F.
None well documented.
None well documented.
Dryness; erythema; local irritation; itching.
Allergic hypersensitivity.
Category C .
Undetermined; however, small amounts of orally administered sulfonamides are secreted in breast milk.
Safety and efficacy not determined in children younger than 12 yr of age.
If irritation develops, discontinue use and institute appropriate therapy.
May occur; use caution and careful supervision when prescribing this drug for patients who may be prone to hypersensitivity to topical sulfonamides.
May contain sodium metabisulfite, which can cause allergic-type reactions, including anaphylactic symptoms and life-threatening or less severe asthmatic episodes in susceptible individuals.
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