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SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE, SULFUR

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Overview

What is Avar?

Each gram contains 95 mg of sodium sulfacetamide and 50 mg of colloidal sulfur in a vehicle consisting of: benzyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, fragrance, glyceryl stearate (and) PEG-100 stearate, magnesium aluminum silicate, phenoxyethanol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium magnesium silicate, sodium thiosulfate, stearyl alcohol, and xanthan gum. This product also contains tetrafluoroethane (propellant).

Sodium sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide with antibacterial activity while sulfur acts as a keratolytic agent. Sodium sulfacetamide is C H N NaO S·H O with molecular weight of 254.24. Chemically, sodium sulfacetamide is N-[(4-aminophenyl) sulfonyl]-acetamide, monosodium salt, monohydrate. The structural formula is:

Sodium sulfacetamide is an odorless, white, crystalline powder with a bitter taste. It is freely soluble in water, sparingly soluble in alcohol, while practically insoluble in benzene, in chloroform and in ether.



What does Avar look like?



What are the available doses of Avar?

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What should I talk to my health care provider before I take Avar?

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How should I use Avar?

This product is indicated for use in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.

WASH-OFF APPLICATION

LEAVE-ON APPLICATION


What interacts with Avar?

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What are the warnings of Avar?

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What are the precautions of Avar?

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What are the side effects of Avar?

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What should I look out for while using Avar?

This product is contraindicated in persons with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the product. This product is not to be used by patients with kidney disease.

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.


What might happen if I take too much Avar?

The oral LD of sulfacetamide in mice is 16.5 g/kg. In the event of overdosage, emergency treatment should be started immediately.

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How should I store and handle Avar?

Dispense in a well-closed container as defined in the USP.Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].Dispense in a well-closed container as defined in the USP.Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].This product is supplied in the following size(s):3.5 oz. (100 g) can, 0178-0658-01 To report Manufactured for:MISSION PHARMACAL COMPANYSan Antonio, TX 78230 1355This product is supplied in the following size(s):3.5 oz. (100 g) can, 0178-0658-01 To report Manufactured for:MISSION PHARMACAL COMPANYSan Antonio, TX 78230 1355This product is supplied in the following size(s):3.5 oz. (100 g) can, 0178-0658-01 To report Manufactured for:MISSION PHARMACAL COMPANYSan Antonio, TX 78230 1355This product is supplied in the following size(s):3.5 oz. (100 g) can, 0178-0658-01 To report Manufactured for:MISSION PHARMACAL COMPANYSan Antonio, TX 78230 1355This product is supplied in the following size(s):3.5 oz. (100 g) can, 0178-0658-01 To report Manufactured for:MISSION PHARMACAL COMPANYSan Antonio, TX 78230 1355This product is supplied in the following size(s):3.5 oz. (100 g) can, 0178-0658-01 To report Manufactured for:MISSION PHARMACAL COMPANYSan Antonio, TX 78230 1355