Sulfacetamide Sodium

Description

Klaron Lotion for Acne

This lotion is used to treat and prevent acne vulgaris (the common form of acne experienced by 80% of people at one point in their lives).

Your doctor may prescribe klaron lotion for acne when over-the-counter acne treatments have failed to work in the past.

Klaron lotion generic form is available by the name sulfacetamide, the active ingredient in Klaron. Sulfacetamide is an antibiotic sulfonamide that kills bacteria on the skin and can diminish and erase whiteheads, blackheads, and other types of acne.

Can You Buy Klaron Lotion Over the Counter?

Some formulations of sulfacetamide may be bought without a prescription, while others require a prescription from a doctor. This lotion requires a prescription. Talk to your doctor if you’re not sure which acne treatment will be best indicated for you.

How to Use Klaron Lotion

Before using Klaron Lotion, shake the bottle well to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the solution. Wash your hands properly so as not to further pollute pores.

To apply, spread a thin layer of lotion on the affected areas, making sure to cover acne flare-ups. Do this twice a day for best results, usually once in the morning and once before bed. Klaron lotion is for external use only; you should avoid getting it in the eyes and rinse thoroughly with water if you accidentally do.

If you were given a Klaron lotion prescription by your doctor, you should follow any instructions they give you for dosing. Do not exceed the recommended dosage relevant to you.

If your acne does not improve after more than three weeks of treatment, call your doctor and ask about a different treatment.

How does it Work?

It’s thought that Klaron works by preventing bacteria from converting para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) into folic acid (vitamin B). Folic acid is essential to the growth of bacteria because it helps metabolize carbon to create cell components such as DNA, RNA, nucleotide acid, and amino acid.

By inhibiting the PABA substrate, bacteria cannot grow, and thus, they are unable to effectively reproduce. This means that cell division is not feasible, and they will soon die off.

Warnings

If there are any lacerations or abrasions (cuts, scrapes, burns, infections, or any wound where inner tissues are exposed) close to or on the affected areas, you should wait for them to heal before applying the lotion to it. Injuries that have damaged the skin will increase the chance that Klaron will be absorbed into the skin, leading to a higher chance of serious side effects.

If you are pregnant or nursing, you should speak with your doctor about the various risks and benefits associated with using Klaron to treat acne.

Side Effects of Klaron Lotion

Common side effects include:

• Redness
• Irritation
• Stinging
• Burning

It is very uncommon to have any side effects with this medication. If they do occur, they will most likely be contained to the area of application. It is normal for your body to need time to adjust to new medications. Contact your doctor or pharmacist to report side effects only if they are severe or do not go away within a week or two.

In some rare cases, Klaron lotion may cause serious side effects. This can be caused by its absorption into the skin causing an adverse reaction internally. If you observe any of the following symptoms, contact your doctor straight away:

• Swelling in joints,
• Aching in joints/muscles,
• Rashes on nose and/or cheeks,
• Infection (fever, prolonged throat soreness),
• Anemia (unusual tiredness, irregular heartbeat, pale skin, chest pain),
• Hemophilia (easy bruising, unusual bleeding, unexplainable bruises),
• Liver failure (jaundice, dark urine, nausea, dyspepsia), or
• Mouth sores.

Those with hypersensitivities to this drug or similar compounds should not take this medication. Always communicate with your doctor about which medications you are allergic to. Keep an eye out for indications of an allergic response, such as:

• A swelling on the face, lips, or tongue
• Skin Rash,
• Difficulty breathing, and
• Dizziness

While the most commonly reported side effects are listed above, there may be extremely rare cases where you encounter a side effect not listed here. In such cases, report side effects to your doctor or pharmacist, especially if it manifests in a severe manner or if the effects do not go away or lessen with time.

Storage

Store Klaron Lotion in a closed, secure container at room temperature or between 20°C to 25°C (68°F-77°F). Keep tablets out of the reach of youngsters and dogs.