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| Sulfacetamide | Sulfonamide antibacterial |
| Sulfur (pharmacy) | Keratolytic |
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| AHFS/Drugs.com | Multum Consumer Information |
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| Routes of administration | Topical |
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Thedrug combinationsulfacetamide/sulfur is atopicalacnemedication[1] manufactured by Medicis under the trade namePlexion and also available under other trade names such asClenia,Prascion, andAvar. It combinessodium sulfacetamide, asulfonamideantibiotic, andsulfur, akeratolytic agent.[2] It is available in fourformulations: as acleansing cloth,cleanser, topicalsuspension, and as afacial mask. The sulfacetamide inhibits the growth of thebacteriumCutibacterium acnes that is associated with acne, while sulfur facilitates the removal of dead skin cells to prevent clogged pores.[3]
In 2023, it was the 311th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 200,000 prescriptions.[4]
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