Ovace Side Effects, Uses, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing

- OVACE (Brand for SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE)
- QTY 177
- 10 %
- CLEANSER
- - Near Shenandoah, Texas 77381

SULFACETAMIDE (sul fa SEE ta mide) is a sulfonamide antibiotic. It treats minor skin infections. It also treats certain skin conditions like seborrhea (red, scaly skin rashes or dandruff).

OVACE (Brand for SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE) Information

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What is this medication?
How should I use this medication?

This medicine is for external use only. Use your medicine at regular intervals. Do not use it more often than directed. Do not stop using except on the advice of your doctor or health care professional.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What may interact with this medication?

-alcohol
-certain medicines for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heart beat
-medicines that cause drowsiness or tiredness
-MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?

Do not get this medicine in your eyes. If you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water.

If anyone, especially a child, accidentally swallows this medicine, they may have serious side effects and need to be treated in a hospital. Get medical help right away if anyone swallows this medicine and has lack of energy, trouble breathing or stops breathing, a slow heart beat, confusion, sweating, restlessness, muscle spasms, or twitching.
What if I miss a dose?
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
-allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
-burning sensation of the skin
-facial flushing
-skin redness or irritation

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Where should I keep my medication?

DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.