sodium sulfacetamide

Frequently asked questions

What does Sodium Sulfacetamide treat?

Sodium Sulfacetamide (Sulfacetamide Sodium) may be used to treat corneal ulcer, ear diseases, seborrheic dermatitis, trachoma, bacterial skin diseases, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How much does Sodium Sulfacetamide cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.11 per gm, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Sodium Sulfacetamide?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Sodium Sulfacetamide. To pay less, Sodium Sulfacetamide is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Sodium Sulfacetamide?

Sodium Sulfacetamide is marketed by Sola Barnes Hind. You can see Sola Barnes Hind's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Sodium Sulfacetamide a brand-name or generic drug?

Sodium Sulfacetamide is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Sulfacetamide Sodium. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Sodium Sulfacetamide available over the counter?

No. Sodium Sulfacetamide is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Sodium Sulfacetamide come in?

Sodium Sulfacetamide is currently marketed as liquid and topical, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Sodium Sulfacetamide?

Sodium Sulfacetamide is classified as sulfonamide antibacterial, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Sodium Sulfacetamide FDA-registered?

Sodium Sulfacetamide is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA084143. You can verify this on its official FDA label.