Acne:
Indications for: ACZONE 7.5%
Acne vulgaris.
Adults and Children:
<9yrs: not established. Wash skin and pat dry. ≥9yrs: apply pea-sized amount to entire face or other affected area in a thin layer once daily. Rub in gently and completely. Wash hands after use. Reevaluate if no improvement after 12 weeks.
ACZONE 7.5% Warnings/Precautions:
Avoid in congenital or idiopathic methemoglobinemia. G6PD deficiency: may have increased risk of methemoglobinemia or hemolytic anemia; discontinue if occurs. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
See Also:
ACZONE 7.5% Classification:
Sulfone.
ACZONE 7.5% Interactions:
Increased risk of hemolysis in G6PD-deficient patients with concomitant trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, other folic acid antagonists (eg, pyrimethamine), anticonvulsants, rifampin, St. John's wort. Increased risk of methemoglobinemia with concomitant sulfonamides, acetaminophen, chloroquine, nitrates, nitrites, nitrofurantoin, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primaquine, quinine, and others. Skin/hair discoloration with topical benzoyl peroxide.
Adverse Reactions:
Application site reactions (oiliness, peeling, dryness, erythema, pruritus).
Generic Drug Availability:
NO
How Supplied:
Gel 5% (tubes)—30g, 60g, 90g; Gel 7.5% (pumps)—30g, 60g, 90g
