Sodium Sulfacetamide, Sulfur

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Brand name
Sodium Sulfacetamide, Sulfur
Generic name
SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM
Manufacturer
BioComp Pharma, Inc.
Product type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
SPL set ID
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SPL ID
462a018f-3144-d7e4-e063-6394a90ae008
Version
5
Effective date
2025-12-17
Source export date
2026-10-30
Source partition
12
Source file
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Source object key
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Source manifest SHA-256
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Import run
20261102T182004Z
Imported at
2026-11-02 19:41:15
Harmonized routes table
Harmonized routes
TOPICAL

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warnings

WARNINGS: Sulfonamides are known to cause Stevens-Johnson syndrome in hypersensitive individuals. Stevens-Johnson syndrome also has been reported following the use of sodium sulfacetamide topically. Cases of drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus from topical sulfacetamide also have been reported. In one of these cases, there was a fatal outcome. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

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adverse reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS: Reports of irritation and hypersensitivity to sodium sulfacetamide are uncommon. The following adverse reactions, reported after administration of sterile ophthalmic sodium sulfacetamide, are noteworthy: instances of Stevens-Johnson syndrome and instances of local hypersensitivity which progressed to a syndrome resembling systemic lupus erythematosus; in one case a fatal outcome was reported (see WARNINGS).

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