Sulfacetamide Sodium Topical Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 7, 2023.
Applies to the following strengths: 10%; 9.8%
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
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.
More about sulfacetamide sodium topical
Patient resources
- Sulfacetamide sodium topical drug information
- Sulfacetamide Cream, Gel, Lotion, and Wash
- Sulfacetamide Lotion
- Sulfacetamide Shampoo
Other brands
Mexar, Klaron, Ovace Plus, Ovace, Seb-Prev
Professional resources
- Sodium Sulfacetamide prescribing information
- Sodium Sulfacetamide Cleansing Gel (FDA)
- Sodium Sulfacetamide Shampoo (FDA)
- Sodium Sulfacetamide Wash (FDA)
Other brands
Klaron, Ovace Plus, Ovace, Plexion NS Shampoo, Seb-Prev
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