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Sulfacetamide/Sulfur

Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Side Effects

Kristianne Hannemann, PharmDAllison Gourley, PharmD
Reviewed by Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD, Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on August 5, 2024

The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.

Common Side Effects

See Risks and Warnings

Less Common Side Effects

  • Irritation of treated skin

Sulfacetamide/Sulfur serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Allergic reaction: hives, swelling of your face or throat, trouble breathing
  • Severe skin reaction: reddening or peeling of the skin, painful rashes, and fluid-filled blisters
When do Sulfacetamide/Sulfur possible side effects begin and end?
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Skin irritation

Source: DailyMed

The following Sulfacetamide/Sulfur side effects have also been reported

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

  • Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
  • Lupus-like syndrome—joint pain, swelling, or stiffness, butterfly-shaped rash on the face, rashes that get worse in the sun, fever, unusual weakness or fatigue
  • Redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):

  • Mild skin irritation, redness, or dryness
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