Mexar

Generic name: Sulfacetamide Sodium Topical
Drug class: Topical antibiotics

Usage of Mexar

Mexar (for the skin) is used to treat acne, dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis (an inflammatory skin condition of the scalp), and certain skin infections in adults and children at least 12 years old.

Mexar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Mexar side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).

Mexar may cause serious side effects. Stop using Mexar and call your doctor at once if you have:

joint pain, swelling, or stiffness;

low blood cell counts--fever, chills, tiredness, mouth sores, skin sores, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, pale skin, cold hands and feet, feeling light-headed or short of breath;

liver problems--loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or

new or worsening symptoms of lupus--joint pain, and a skin rash on your cheeks or arms that worsens in sunlight.

Common side effects of Mexar may include:

dry skin.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Mexar

You may not be able to use Mexar if you are allergic to Mexar, other sulfa drugs, or if you have kidney disease.

Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:

systemic lupus erythematosus;

low blood cell counts;

asthma;

a sulfite allergy; or

liver disease.

It is not known if Mexar will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.

Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.

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How to use Mexar

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Your dose needs may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. Avoid medication errors by using exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Shake the Mexar lotion, cream, foam, liquid, or shampoo well before use.

Do not apply Mexar over large skin areas.

Wash your hands after applying this medicine.

Call your doctor if your condition comes back after you stop using Mexar or if you experience skin irritation or sensitive while using this medicine for long-term.

Store tightly closed at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze.

Store the foam canister upright and keep away from open flame or high heat. Do not puncture or burn an empty canister.

Warnings

Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

What other drugs will affect Mexar

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

if you use medicine that contains silver such as silver sulfadiazine.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect Mexar, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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