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Sulfacetamide Topical (Klaron, Sulfacet-R)
Tradenames: Klaron, Sulfacet-R
Indications:
- acne
- seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff [4]
- vulvovaginitis [4]
Contraindications: sulfa allergy
Dosage:
- apply BID, QD-TID
Lotion: 10%, Sulfacet-R: 10% & sulfur 5%
Ointment: 10% (3.5 g).
Antimicrobial activity:
- Chlamydia [4]
- Gardnerella vaginalis [4]
Mechanism of action:
- inhibition of bacterial folic acid synthesis
Interactions
drug adverse effects of sulfonamides
monitor with carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
General
sulfacetamide (Sulfacet)
antibacterial topical
References
- The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed.
Gilman et al, eds. Permagon Press/McGraw Hill, 1996
- Drug Information & Medication Formulary, Veterans Affairs,
Central California Health Care System, 1st ed., Ravnan et al
eds, 1998
- Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug
Formulary, 1998
- Deprecated Reference