How much does Avar-e cost?

Pricing for Avar-e varies by insurance plan, dose, and pharmacy. Our database does not show a fixed cost because prices change faster than we can verify. For current pharmacy prices, check your insurance's formulary tier (in the prior-authorization section), use the GoodRx or Cost Plus Drugs deep links on this page, or ask your pharmacist to run a test claim. If a copay card is listed, it usually drops the out-of-pocket significantly for commercial insurance.

Does Avar-e need prior authorization?

Avar-e appears on 1 payer formulary in our database. PA requirements vary by payer — see the prior-authorization table on this page for specifics. In general, specialty and brand-name drugs are more likely to require PA than generic equivalents.

Is there a copay card or patient assistance program for Avar-e?

We haven't verified an active copay card or PAP for Avar-e in our current data. Check NeedyMeds or RxAssist for independent directories, or submit what you find via our "Report a broken link" form.

What is Avar-e used to treat?

Avar-e (generic: SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM, SULFUR) is indicated for Dermatitis, Acne, Acne Vulgaris and 2 other conditions. Click any condition name on this page for more detail.

Does Avar-e have a generic version?

The generic name for Avar-e is SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM, SULFUR. Whether a generic is currently available depends on patent status — check the FDA Orange Book or ask your pharmacist. Generics are often substantially cheaper than brand-name drugs.

Avar-e

Generic: SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM, SULFUR

Verified·Apr 23, 2026

Manufacturer: Mission
NDC: 0178-0460
RxCUI: 1005834
Route: TOPICAL
ICD-10 indication: L70.0

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About Avar-e

What is this medication? Avar-e is a prescription topical medicine used to treat common skin conditions including acne vulgaris, rosacea, and seborrheic dermatitis. This medication is typically formulated as a cream or emulsion that combines two active ingredients: sodium sulfacetamide and sulfur. It works to manage symptoms such as redness, flaking, and skin lesions by addressing the underlying bacterial and inflammatory factors associated with these dermatological issues.

The therapeutic effect of Avar-e is achieved through the complementary actions of its primary components. Sodium sulfacetamide functions as an antibacterial agent that prevents the growth of bacteria on the skin, while sulfur acts as a keratolytic agent to help shed dead skin cells and reduce oiliness. By cleaning the skin and preventing clogged pores, the medication helps to improve the overall texture and appearance of the skin when used consistently as prescribed by a medical provider.

Copay & patient assistance

Patient Copay Amount: Not Publicly Available
Maximum Annual Benefit Limit: Not Publicly Available
Core Eligibility Restrictions: Not Publicly Available
RxBIN, PCN, and Group numbers: Not Publicly Available

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Prescribing information

From the FDA-approved label for Avar-e. Official source: DailyMed (NLM) · Label effective Aug 12, 2025

Indications and usage

INDICATIONS: This product is indicated for use in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.

Dosage and administration

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Cleanse affected areas. Apply a thin layer to the affected areas with light massaging, 1 to 3 times daily or as directed by a physician.

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS: This product is contraindicated in persons with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the product. This product is not to be used by patients with kidney disease.

Warnings

WARNINGS: Sulfonamides are known to cause Stevens-Johnson syndrome in hypersensitive individuals. Stevens-Johnson syndrome also has been reported following the use of sodium sulfacetamide topically. Cases of drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus from topical sulfacetamide also have been reported. In one of these cases, there was a fatal outcome. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Adverse reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS: Reports of irritation and hypersensitivity to sodium sulfacetamide are uncommon. The following adverse reactions, reported after administration of sterile ophthalmic sodium sulfacetamide, are noteworthy: instances of Stevens-Johnson syndrome and instances of local hypersensitivity which progressed to a syndrome resembling systemic lupus erythematosus; in one case a fatal outcome was reported (see WARNINGS).

Label text is reproduced as-is from the FDA-approved label. We do not paraphrase, summarize, or omit. Content above is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your prescribing clinician or pharmacist before making decisions about your medication.

Conditions we've indexed resources for

Click a condition to see copay cards, grants, and PA rules specific to it. For the full list of FDA-approved indications, see Prescribing information above.

Prior authorization & coverage

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How this page is sourced

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Label text (when shown) originates from NLM DailyMed.
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