Avar

Sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur are antibiotic that fight bacteria.

Sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat acne, rosacea, and seborrheic dermatitis (a red, flaking skin rash).

Sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to sulfa drugs or if you have kidney disease.

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Wash your hands before and after applying this medication.

Do not cover the treated skin area unless your doctor has told you to.

Use sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur topical regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If this does happen, rinse with water. Do not use on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, irritated, or broken skin.

Avoid using other medications on the areas you treat with sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur topical unless your doctor tells you to.

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

• Dry skin.
• Itching.
• Skin irritation.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Some side effects of Avar may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

Sulfacetamide sodium-sulfur topical 8%-4% suspension:
1 to 2 times daily, wet skin and work into a full lather. Cleanse face for 10 to 20 seconds. Rinse and pat dry.

Sulfacetamide sodium-sulfur topical 9%-4% topical liquid:
1 to 2 times daily, wet skin and work into a full lather. Cleanse face for 10 to 20 seconds. Rinse and pat dry.

Sulfacetamide sodium-sulfur topical 9%-4.5% topical liquid:
1 to 2 times daily, wet skin and work into a full lather. Cleanse face for 10 to 20 seconds. Rinse and pat dry.

Sulfacetamide sodium-sulfur topical 10%-1% topical liquid:
1 to 2 times daily, wet skin and work into a full lather. Cleanse face for 10 to 20 seconds. Rinse and pat dry.

Sulfacetamide sodium-sulfur topical 10%-4% topical foam:
Wash affected area. Massage foam into affected area 1 to 2 times daily. If removing, rinse off after 1 to 2 minutes.

Sulfacetamide sodium-sulfur topical 10%-4% topical pad:
1 to 2 times daily, wet skin and work into a full lather. Cleanse face for 10 to 20 seconds. Rinse and pat dry.

Sulfacetamide sodium-sulfur topical 10%-5% topical foam:
Cleanse thoroughly and pat dry. Massage foam into affected area 1 to 3 times daily.

Sulfacetamide sodium-sulfur topical 10%-5% topical pad:
1 to 2 times daily, wet cloth and work into a full lather. Cleanse face for 10 to 20 seconds. Rinse and pat dry. Throw cloth away.

Sulfacetamide sodium-sulfur topical 8%-4% suspension, sulfacetamide sodium-sulfur topical 10%-4% topical liquid and sulfacetamide sodium-sulfur topical 10%-5% foam are not to be used by those with kidney disease.

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