Sumaxin Cleansing Pads Prescribing Information

Sumaxin Cleansing Pads Description

Sodium sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide with antibacterial activity while sulfur acts as a keratolytic agent. Chemically sodium sulfacetamide is N-[(4-aminophenyl) sulfonyl]-acetamide, monosodium salt, monohydrate. The structural formula is:

Each pad of Sumaxin® (sodium sulfacetamide 10% & sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads is coated with a cleanser-based formulation. Each gram of this cleanser-based formulation contains 100 mg of Sodium Sulfacetamide and 40 mg of Sulfur. The cleanser base consists of: aloe, butylated hydroxytoluene, cetyl alcohol, disodium oleamido MEA sulfosuccinate, edetate disodium, fragrance, glycerin, glyceryl stearate/PEG-100 stearate, green tea, methylparaben, propylparaben, purified water, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, sodium thiosulfate, stearyl alcohol.

Sumaxin Cleansing Pads - Clinical Pharmacology

The most widely accepted mechanism of action of sulfonamides is the Woods-Fildes theory, which is based on the fact that sulfonamides act as competitive antagonists to para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), an essential component for bacterial growth. While absorption through intact skin has not been determined, sodium sulfacetamide is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract when taken orally and excreted in the urine, largely unchanged. The biological half-life has variously been reported as 7 to 12.8 hours. The exact mode of action of sulfur in the treatment of acne is unknown, but it has been reported that it inhibits the growth of Propionibacterium acnes and the formation of free fatty acids.

Indications and Usage for Sumaxin Cleansing Pads

Sumaxin® (sodium sulfacetamide 10% & sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads are indicated in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.

Contraindications

Sumaxin® (sodium sulfacetamide 10% & sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads are contraindicated for use by patients having known hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, sulfur or any other component of this preparation. Sumaxin® (sodium sulfacetamide 10% & sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads are not to be used by patients with kidney disease.

Warnings

Although rare, sensitivity to sodium sulfacetamide may occur. Therefore, caution and careful supervision should be observed when prescribing this drug for patients who may be prone to hypersensitivity to topical sulfonamides. Systemic toxic reactions such as agranulocytosis, acute hemolytic anemia, purpura hemorrhagica, drug fever, jaundice, and contact dermatitis indicate hypersensitivity to sulfonamides. Particular caution should be employed if areas of denuded or abraded skin are involved.

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. Keep away from eyes. Keep out of reach of children. Keep container tightly closed.

Precautions

Adverse Reactions/Side Effects

Although rare, sodium sulfacetamide may cause local irritation.

Sumaxin Cleansing Pads Dosage and Administration

Wash affected area(s) with cleansing pad once or twice daily, or as directed by your physician. Wet area(s) with water. Wet pad with a little water and work into a full lather. Cleanse area(s) with pad for 10-20 seconds, avoiding eyes. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Discard pad. Do not flush.

How is Sumaxin Cleansing Pads supplied

Sumaxin® (sodium sulfacetamide 10% & sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads are available in boxes of 60 cloths (3.7 g), NDC 43538-100-60.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc., at 1-973-882-7512 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Manufactured for:
MEDIMETRIKS
PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

383 Route 46 West
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2402 USA

www.medimetriks.com

IP001-R5
Rev. 10/17

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 60 Pad Carton

NDC 43538-100-60

Rx Only
sumaxin®
(sodium sulfacetamide 10% & sulfur 4%)
Cleansing Pads

In a vehicle containing Green Tea & Aloe

60 Cleansing Pads
Net wt. 3.7 g Each

MEDIMETRIKS
PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Kit Carton

NDC 43538-101-60

Rx Only
sumaxin®
(Sodium Sulfacetamide 10%
& Sulfur 4%) Cleansing Pads
CP
KIT

CONTENTS:

1 -

Sumaxin® (Sodium Sulfacemide 10% & Sulfur 4%)
Cleansing Pads Carton - 60 Pads (Net wt. 3.7 g each)

1 -

Rehyla® Wash Moisturizing Daily Wash (16 fl. oz.)

MEDIMETRIKS
PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.