How much does Sodium Sulfacetamide cost?

Pricing for Sodium Sulfacetamide 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 Sodium Sulfacetamide need prior authorization?

Sodium Sulfacetamide appears on 3 payer formularies 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 Sodium Sulfacetamide?

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What is Sodium Sulfacetamide used to treat?

Sodium Sulfacetamide (generic: Sodium Sulfacetamide) is indicated for Dermatitis, Acne, Acne Vulgaris and 2 other conditions. Click any condition name on this page for more detail.

Sodium Sulfacetamide

Generic: Sodium Sulfacetamide

Verified·Apr 23, 2026

NDC: 52187-530
RxCUI: 1006107
Route: TOPICAL
ICD-10 indication: L21.0

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About Sodium Sulfacetamide

What is this medication? Sodium sulfacetamide is a prescription antibiotic medication that belongs to the group of drugs known as sulfonamides. It is primarily used to treat various types of bacterial infections by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. This medication is available in different forms depending on the area being treated, including eye drops or ointments for the eyes and lotions, cleansers, or creams for the skin.

When applied to the eyes, it is commonly prescribed to treat conditions such as bacterial conjunctivitis and other superficial eye infections. In its topical form for the skin, it is frequently used to manage conditions like acne vulgaris, seborrheic dermatitis, and rosacea. It works by interfering with the ability of bacteria to produce folic acid, which is essential for their survival and multiplication.

Copay & patient assistance

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Prescribing information

From the FDA-approved label for Sodium Sulfacetamide. Official source: DailyMed (NLM) · Label effective Dec 22, 2020

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: Apply this product once or twice daily to affected areas, or as directed by your physician. Wet skin and liberally apply to areas to be cleansed. Massage gently into skin for 10-20 seconds, working into a full lather, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. If drying occurs, it may be controlled by rinsing off sooner or using less often.

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

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Prior authorization & coverage

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How this page is sourced

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