What is sulfacetamide sodium and urea topical?
Sulfacetamide sodium is a sulfa antibiotic that fights bacteria on the skin.
Urea helps moisturize the skin.
The combination of sulfacetamide sodium and urea topical (for the skin) is used to treat acne vulgaris and seborrheic dermatitis (red, flaking skin rash).
Sulfacetamide sodium and urea topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about sulfacetamide sodium and urea topical?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to sulfacetamide, urea, or sulfa drugs. Do not use sulfacetamide sodium and urea topical medicated pads if you have kidney disease.
To make sure you can safely use sulfacetamide sodium and urea topical, tell your doctor if you have a history of burns, open sores, or skin wounds in the skin area you plan to treat with this medication.
Do not use sulfacetamide sodium and urea topical to treat any skin condition that has not been checked by your doctor.
It may take up to several weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using sulfacetamide sodium and urea topical.
Do not share this medication with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using sulfacetamide sodium and urea topical?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to sulfacetamide, urea, or sulfa drugs. Do not use sulfacetamide sodium and urea topical medicated pads if you have kidney disease.
To make sure you can safely use sulfacetamide sodium and urea topical, tell your doctor if you have a history of burns, open sores, or skin wounds in the skin area you plan to treat with this medication.
Do not use sulfacetamide sodium and urea topical to treat any skin condition that has not been checked by your doctor.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether sulfacetamide sodium and urea topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether sulfacetamide sodium and urea topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.