Sulfacetamide Sodium Topical Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 6, 2021.
Applies to the following strengths: 10%; 9.8%
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Usual Adult Dose for Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium sulfacetamide 10% topical cream and gel: Apply topically to affected areas twice daily (morning and evening) for 8 to 10 days. As conditions subsides, the interval between applications may be lengthened. Use 1 to 2 times weekly or every other week may prevent reoccurances. If condition recurs, reinitiate treatment.
Usual Adult Dose for Secondary Cutaneous Bacterial Infections
Sodium sulfacetamide 10% topical cream and gel: Apply topically to affected areas twice daily for 8 to 10 days.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Seborrheic Dermatitis
>=12 yrs: Sodium sulfacetamide 10% topical cream and gel: Apply topically to affected areas twice daily (morning and evening) for 8 to 10 days. As conditions subsides, the interval between applications may be lengthened. Use 1 to 2 times weekly or every other week may prevent reoccurances. If condition recurs, reinitiate treatment.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Secondary Cutaneous Bacterial Infections
>=12 yrs: Sodium sulfacetamide 10% topical cream and gel: Apply topically to affected areas twice daily for 8 to 10 days.
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