KLARON SUMMARY
KLARON® (sodium sulfacetamide lotion) Lotion, 10%
Each mL of Klaron® (sodium sulfacetamide lotion) Lotion, 10% contains 100 mg of sodium sulfacetamide in a vehicle consisting of purified water; propylene glycol; lauramide DEA (and) diethanolamine; polyethylene glycol 400, monolaurate; hydroxyethyl cellulose; sodium chloride; sodium metabisulfite; methylparaben; xanthan gum; EDTA and simethicone.
Klaron Lotion is indicated in the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTSMedia Articles Related to Klaron (Sulfacetamide Topical)
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Source: MedicineNet Acne Specialty [2009.06.24]
Title: Health Tip: What's Triggering My Acne?
Category: Health News
Created: 6/24/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/24/2009
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Source: MedicineNet Acne Specialty [2009.03.09]
Title: New Laser Combo Therapy Zaps Acne
Category: Health News
Created: 3/7/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/9/2009
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Category: Health News
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Category: Health News
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Source: MedicineNet Boils Specialty [2008.07.16]
Title: Acne (Pimples)
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/31/1997
Last Editorial Review: 7/16/2008
Published Studies Related to Klaron (Sulfacetamide Topical)
Combination sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5% cream with sunscreens versus metronidazole 0.75% cream for rosacea. [2005.06]
Topical metronidazole and combination sodium sulfacetamide and sulfur commonly are used to treat rosacea. Recently, the relative efficacy and safety of sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5% cream with sunscreens (Rosac Cream) (n = 75) and metronidazole 0.75% cream (Metrocream) (n = 77) were compared in an investigator-blinded, randomized, parallel-group study at 6 sites...
Interaction of topical sulfacetamide and topical dapsone with benzoyl peroxide. [2009.09]
CONCLUSIONS: Knowledge of the chemical reaction between benzoyl peroxide and sulfacetamide and dapsone will help minimize the occurrence of this interaction on our patients' skin.
Treatment of papulopustular rosacea with sodium sulfacetamide 10%/sulfur 5% emollient foam. [2009.03]
Acne rosacea is a chronic cutaneous disorder affecting as many as 14 million Americans.The high patient satisfaction ratings for SSSE foam suggest that the product may improve long-term compliance rates, with the potential to yield more favorable clinical outcomes.
Evaluating the role of topical therapies in the management of rosacea: focus on combination sodium sulfacetamide and sulfur formulations. [2004.01]
The combination of sodium sulfacetamide and sulfur is unique in the rosacea armamentarium because of its dual use as topical therapy and therapeutic cleanser. Several formulations of sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5% are now available as topical lotions and cleansers.The sulfacetamide/sulfur cleansers serve as adjunctive therapy by providing additive effects to other topical and oral therapies for rosacea with favorable tolerability and cosmetic appeal.
Measurement of aqueous humor flow following scleral injection of sulfacetamide as marker: effect of methazolamide, timolol, and pilocarpine. [1989.01]
A simple technique for rapid determination of the flow of aqueous humor (AH) in rabbits is described. Data from control eyes and eyes treated with known inhibitors of aqueous humor production are presented as evidence of the suitability of the technique for comparing the influence of other drugs on aqueous flow.
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PATIENT REVIEWS / RATINGS / COMMENTSBased on a total of 3 ratings/reviews, Klaron has an overall score of 8.67. The effectiveness score is 8.67 and the side effect score is 8.67. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst.
| | Klaron review by 28 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | |  |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | acne |
| Dosage & duration: | | a thin film to affected area twice a day (dosage frequency: twice a day) for the period of two years |
| Other conditions: | | none |
| Other drugs taken: | | orthotricyclene | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | Acne cleared up remarkably, pretty much disappeared altogether. |
| Side effects: | | No side effects. |
| Comments: | | It took about two to three months to see any improvement, but improvement was steady until my acne was completely cleared up. |
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| | Klaron review by 25 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | |  |
| Effectiveness: | | Considerably Effective |
| Side effects: | | Moderate Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | Skin Problem |
| Dosage & duration: | | Topical application (dosage frequency: twice a day) for the period of One Year |
| Other conditions: | | Skin condition only |
| Other drugs taken: | | None | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | Reduced bad boils and acne on the skin surface |
| Side effects: | | Drying of the skin, some redness and some skin irritation |
| Comments: | | This lotion was applied to cleansed skin topically twice a day for a period of one year. The result was the drying of and reduction of very bad acne and skin boil breakouts with the side effect of red, dried and slightly sensitive skin. This was reduced by using a non allergenic topical skin moisturizer which alleviated the side effects |
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| | Klaron review by 25 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Considerably Effective |
| Side effects: | | Moderate Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | Skin Problem |
| Dosage & duration: | | Topical application (dosage frequency: twice a day) for the period of One Year |
| Other conditions: | | Skin condition only |
| Other drugs taken: | | None | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | Reduced bad boils and acne on the skin surface |
| Side effects: | | Drying of the skin, some redness and some skin irritation |
| Comments: | | This lotion was applied to cleansed skin topically twice a day for a period of one year. The result was the drying of and reduction of very bad acne and skin boil breakouts with the side effect of red, dried and slightly sensitive skin. This was reduced by using a non allergenic topical skin moisturizer which alleviated the side effects |
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