Sulfacetamide / Urea Medicated Pads

Name: Sulfacetamide / Urea Medicated Pads

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Sulfacetamide/Urea Medicated Pads?

  • If you have an allergy to this medicine (sulfacetamide/urea medicated pads) or any part of this medicine.
  • If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
  • If you have kidney disease.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine (sulfacetamide/urea medicated pads).

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Sulfacetamide/Urea Medicated Pads?

  • Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine (sulfacetamide/urea medicated pads). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
  • It may take several days to see the full effect.
  • Talk with your doctor before you use other drugs or products on your skin.
  • Do not use longer than you have been told. A second infection may happen.
  • Use care when putting on a large part of the skin or where there are open wounds. Talk with the doctor.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant.
  • Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

  • Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
  • Signs of lupus like a rash on the cheeks or other body parts, sunburn easy, muscle or joint pain, chest pain or shortness of breath, or swelling in the arms or legs.
  • Belly pain.
  • Stomach cramps.
  • Black, tarry, or bloody stools.
  • Very loose stools (diarrhea).
  • Fever or chills.
  • Very bad skin irritation.
  • Feeling very tired or weak.
  • Any unexplained bruising or bleeding.
  • Dark urine or yellow skin or eyes.
  • A very bad skin reaction (Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis) may happen. It can cause very bad health problems that may not go away, and sometimes death. Get medical help right away if you have signs like red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin (with or without fever); red or irritated eyes; or sores in your mouth, throat, nose, or eyes.

If OVERDOSE is suspected

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

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