What is sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical?
Sodium sulfacetamide is an antibacterial agent. Sodium sulfacetamide interferes with the
growth of bacteria on the skin.
Urea is an emollient (softening agent). It is used to moisturize the skin.
Sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical is used in the treatment of dandruff and seborrheic
dermatitis (red, flaking skin rash).
Sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical may also be used for purposes other than those listed
in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical?
Do not use sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical without first talking to your doctor if
you have an allergy to sulfa products. You may not be able to use sodium sulfacetamide and urea
topical, or you may require special monitoring during treatment.
Do not apply sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical to large areas of open, broken, burned,
or infected skin without first talking to your doctor. Large areas of damaged skin may allow more
medicine to be absorbed by the body, possibly resulting in side effects.
Sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means
that it is not known whether sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical will be harmful to an unborn
baby. Do not use sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical without first talking to your doctor if you
are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether sodium sulfacetamide passes into breast milk. Do not use
sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a
baby.
How should I take sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical?
Use sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not
understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Wash the hair before applying the medication, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Part
the hair one section at a time and apply a small quantity of lotion. Gently rub the lotion in with the
fingertips to completely moisten the scalp. Brush the hair thoroughly for 2 to 3 minutes. For best
results, the medication should be applied at bedtime and allowed to remain on the hair overnight
unless otherwise directed by your doctor. The hair should be washed at least once a week. Rinsing
with plain water or thorough brushing will remove any excess medication between washes.
Do not cover the affected area after applying sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical,
unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Doing so could cause too much medicine to be absorbed
by the body and could be harmful.
It is important to use sodium sulfacetamide regularly to get the most benefit. It may take
several weeks or more to see the effects of this drug.
Store sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical at room temperature away from moisture
and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose of sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical?
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next
dose, skip the missed dose and apply only the next regularly scheduled dose.
Where can I get more information about sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical?
Your pharmacist has information about sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical written for health professionals that you may read.
What are the possible side effects of sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical?
Stop using sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical and contact your healthcare provider
if you develop new or worsening signs of skin irritation or a rash anywhere on the skin.
Serious side effects are not likely to occur with the use of sodium sulfacetamide and
urea topical. If you experience a rare, but serious allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of the
throat; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; or hives), stop using sodium sulfacetamide and urea
topical and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side
effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is the most important information I should know about sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical?
Stop using sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical and contact your healthcare provider
if you develop new or worsening signs of skin irritation or a rash anywhere on the skin.
Do not use other topical products on the scalp area unless otherwise directed by your
doctor. They may interfere with the effects or absorption of sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical.
Do not cover the area after applying sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical, unless
otherwise directed by your doctor. Doing so could cause too much medicine to be absorbed by the
body and could be harmful.
What should I avoid while taking sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical?
Do not use other topical products on the scalp area unless otherwise directed by your
doctor. They may interfere with the effects or absorption of sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical.
Do not cover the area after applying sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical, unless
otherwise directed by your doctor. Doing so could cause too much medicine to be absorbed by the
body and could be harmful.
What other drugs will affect sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical?
Do not use other topical products on the scalp area unless otherwise directed by your
doctor. They may interfere with the effects or absorption of sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with sodium sulfacetamide and urea
topical. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking or using any other prescription or
over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.
What happens if I have an overdose of sodium sulfacetamide and urea topical?