Adult Dosing
Acne vulgaris (lotion)
- Apply a thin film to affected areas bid
Secondary bacterial skin infections (Carmol lotion, foam, wash)
- Foam: Gently massage into affected areas until foam disappears; repeat application for 8-10 days
- Carmol lotion: Apply to affected areas bid-qid until the infection has cleared
- Wash: Gently wash affected areas, massage into skin until a lather forms, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry; rinse with plain water. Repeat application for 8-10 days
Seborrheic dermatitis (Carmol lotion, foam, wash)
Foam
- Gently massage into affected areas of the scalp until foam disappears; apply bid x 8-10 days
Notes:- Allow the treated area to air dry; do not wash the treated area immediately after foam application
- The interval between applications may be lengthened as the condition subsides; apply once or twice weekly or every other week to prevent recurrence
- Consider retreatment if the condition reoccurs after stopping therapy
Carmol lotion
- Apply at bedtime and allow to remain overnight. In severe cases with crusting, heavy scaling, and inflammation, apply lotion twice daily
Notes:- Precede application with a shampoo if the hair or scalp is oily or greasy or if there is significant debris
- The interval between applications may be lengthened as the condition subsides; apply once or twice weekly or every other week to prevent recurrence
- Consider retreatment if the condition reoccurs after stopping therapy
Wash
- Wash affected areas bid x 8-10 days; massage into skin until a lather forms, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry; rinse with plain water
Notes:- Shampoo the hair at least once weekly
- The interval between applications may be lengthened as the condition subsides; apply once or twice weekly or every other week to prevent recurrence
- Consider retreatment if the condition reoccurs after stopping therapy
Pediatric Dosing
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients <12 yrs of age have not been established
Acne vulgaris (lotion)
Children >12 yrs
- Apply a thin film to affected areas bid
Secondary bacterial skin infections (Carmol lotion, foam, wash)
Children >12 yrs
- Foam: Gently massage into affected areas until foam disappears; repeat application for 8-10 days
- Carmol lotion: Apply to affected areas bid-qid until the infection has cleared
- Wash: Gently wash affected areas, massage into skin until a lather forms, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry; rinse with plain water. Repeat application for 8-10 days
Seborrheic dermatitis (Carmol lotion, foam, wash)
Children >12 yrs
Foam
- Gently massage into affected areas of the scalp until foam disappears; apply bid x 8-10 days
Note:
- Allow the treated area to air dry; do not wash the treated area immediately after foam application
- The interval between applications may be lengthened as the condition subsides; apply once or twice weekly or every other week to prevent recurrence
- Consider retreatment if the condition reoccurs after stopping therapy
Carmol lotion
- Apply at bedtime and allow to remain overnight. In severe cases with crusting, heavy scaling, and inflammation, apply lotion twice daily
Note:
- Precede application with a shampoo if the hair or scalp is oily or greasy or if there is significant debris
- The interval between applications may be lengthened as the condition subsides; apply once or twice weekly or every other week to prevent recurrence
- Consider retreatment if the condition reoccurs after stopping therapy
Wash
- Wash affected areas bid x 8-10 days; massage into skin until a lather forms, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry; rinse with plain water
Note:
- Shampoo the hair at least once weekly
- The interval between applications may be lengthened as the condition subsides; apply once or twice weekly or every other week to prevent recurrence
- Consider retreatment if the condition reoccurs after stopping therapy
- Incidence of fatal reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, fulminant hepatic necrosis, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, and other blood dyscrasias have been reported rarely; hypersensitivity reactions may occur on re-administration of the drug, irrespective of the route of administration
- Discontinue use at the appearance of first sign of hypersensitivity, such as a skin rash or other reactions
- Product contains sodium metabisulfite, which may cause anaphylactic symptoms and life-threatening or less severe asthmatic episodes in susceptible individuals. Sulfite sensitivity occurs more frequently in asthmatics when compared to non-asthmatic people
- Drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus following topical application have been reported
- Recommended for external use only, discontinue therapy if irritation occurs and institute appropriate therapy
- Monitor patients for local irritation or sensitization during long-term treatment
- Sulfacetamide use may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms, including fungi
- Para-aminobenzoic acid present in purulent exudates may reduce the efficacy of sulfonamides
- Therapy may cause reddening and scaling of skin
Cautions: use cautiously in
- Asthma patients
- Denuded, abraded, infected, large or severely burned areas of skin
Pregnancy Category:C
Breastfeeding: Safety unknown. As per manufacturer's data, it unknown whether this drug is excreted in human milk on topical use. Systemic administration may cause kernicterus in the infants of lactating women; caution should be exercised during nursing.
US Trade Name(s)
- Carmol Scalp Treatment (Discontinued)
- Klaron
- Ovace
- Ovace Plus
US Availability
sulfacetamide (generic)
Carmol Scalp Treatment, Klaron
Ovace
Ovace Plus
Canadian Trade Name(s)
Canadian Availability
UK Trade Name(s)
UK Availability
Australian Trade Name(s)
Australian Availability
Pricing data from www.DrugStore.com in U.S.A.
- Sulfacetamide Sodium 10 % SUSP [Bottle] (FOUGERA)
118 % = $96.99
354 % = $281.96 - Klaron 10 % LOTN [Bottle] (DERMIK)
118 % = $176
354 % = $499.96
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