Carmol Scalp Treatment Side Effects
Generic name: sulfacetamide sodium/urea topical
Note: This document contains side effect information about sulfacetamide sodium/urea topical. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Carmol Scalp Treatment.
Applies to sulfacetamide sodium/urea topical: topical lotion, topical pad.
Warning
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to sulfacetamide, urea, or sulfa drugs. Do not use sulfacetamide sodium and urea topical medicated pads if you have kidney disease.
To make sure you can safely use sulfacetamide sodium and urea topical, tell your doctor if you have a history of burns, open sores, or skin wounds in the skin area you plan to treat with this medication.
Do not use sulfacetamide sodium and urea topical to treat any skin condition that has not been checked by your doctor.
It may take up to several weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using sulfacetamide sodium and urea topical.
Do not share this medication with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking sulfacetamide sodium/urea topical: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using sulfacetamide sodium and urea topical and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
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fever, sore throat, body aches, flu symptoms;
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mouth sores;
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easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
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dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
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warmth, swelling, oozing, or other signs of skin infection; or
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severe burning, stinging, swelling, or redness of your skin after applying this medicine.
Less serious side effects may include mild skin irritation.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to sulfacetamide sodium/urea topical: topical lotion, topical pad.
Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity side effects, including irritation, have been reported rarely.
Hypersensitivity side effects associated with sulfonamides, including topical sulfonamides, have included Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. A case of local hypersensitivity which progressed to a fatal syndrome resembling systemic lupus erythematosus has also been reported. Sensitization may recur upon reexposure to sulfonamides by different routes of administration.[Ref]
Hematologic
Hematologic side effects associated with sulfonamides have included agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, and other blood dyscrasias.[Ref]
Hepatic
Hepatic side effects associated with sulfonamides have included fulminant hepatic necrosis.[Ref]
More about Carmol Scalp Treatment (sulfacetamide sodium/urea topical)
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References
1. Product Information. Carmol Scalp (sulfacetamide sodium-urea topical). Doak Dermatologics Division. 2022.
2. Product Information. Rosula NS (sulfacetamide sodium-urea topical). Doak Dermatologics Division. 2022.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.
