Sulfur and Sulfacetamide Suspension

• It is used to treat pimples (acne).
• It is used to treat rosacea.
• It is used to control seborrheic dermatitis.

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take sulfur and sulfacetamide suspension. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• Do not put on cuts, scrapes, or damaged skin.
• Use of other skin products while using sulfur and sulfacetamide suspension may cause more irritation.
• Talk with your doctor before you use other drugs or products on your skin.
• Do not use longer than you have been told by the doctor.
• If you use sulfur and sulfacetamide suspension too often, your skin problem may become worse.
• This medicine may stain clothing or fabric.
• This medicine may cause harm if swallowed. If sulfur and sulfacetamide suspension is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using sulfur and sulfacetamide suspension while you are pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

Use sulfur and sulfacetamide suspension as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• Do not take sulfur and sulfacetamide suspension by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
• Wash your hands before and after use.
• To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
• Use as you have been told, even if your signs get better.
• Do not use coverings (bandages, dressings, make-up) unless told to do so by the doctor.
• Clean affected part before use. Make sure to dry well.
• Put a thin layer on the affected part and rub in gently.
• Shake well before use.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Use a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not use 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

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, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Very bad skin irritation.
• Rarely, very bad effects have happened with sulfa drugs. Sometimes, these have been deadly. These effects have included liver problems, blood problems, and very bad skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis). Call your doctor right away if you have a rash; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; red or irritated eyes; sores in your mouth, throat, nose, or eyes; fever, chills, or sore throat; cough that is new or worse; feeling very tired or weak; any bruising or bleeding; or signs of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes.

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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