Sulfonamide antibiotic
Sulfacetamide Sodium
Pale yellow lotion or cleanser
Typical Strength
10%–15%
Formulations
0 compounds
Formula
C₈H₉N₂NaO₃S
Mol. Weight
236.22 g/mol
How It Works
Mechanism of action
Competitive antagonist of para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), blocking bacterial folic acid synthesis. Often combined with sulfur for seborrheic dermatitis and rosacea.
What compounding can change
When Sulfacetamide Sodium is compounded for one patient, your prescriber can choose the concentration, combine it with other ingredients, and pick the base. Commercial products come in fixed strengths and bases.
Safety Considerations
Please note: Compounded medications require a prescription from a licensed prescriber for an individual patient. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality. A compounded medication is not the same as, or a generic version of, any FDA-approved drug. This page is general information, not medical advice. Your prescriber decides whether a treatment is right for you and sets the final ingredients, strength and dosage form.