Ovace
Ovace generic name: Sulfacetamide Sodium
What is Ovace used for?
This medication is used as a skin cleansing product to treat dandruff and other skin conditions (such as seborrheic dermatitis). It is also used to treat certain bacterial skin infections. Sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
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Ovace Frequently Asked Questions
This medication is for use on the skin only.
Wash the affected area with this product as directed by your doctor, usually twice daily (morning and evening) for 8 to 10 days or. Wet the skin well and apply a generous amount to the affected areas. Gently massage the medication with your fingers into the affected area until a full lather appears. Rinse well with plain water and pat area dry. Avoid getting this medication in the eyes, nose, or mouth, or on the eyelids or lips. If you do get the medication in those areas, wash with plenty of water.
How often you use this medication is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
At least once a week, wash your hair normally with regular (non-medicated) shampoo.
Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same time(s) each day. Do not use more of this medication, use it more often, or keep using it for longer than prescribed. Your skin will not improve any faster, and your risk of side effects may be increased.
If too much dryness occurs, you may need to rinse the cleanser off sooner or use the product less often. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
As your condition improves, your doctor may direct you to use this product less often to keep your condition under control (once/twice weekly or every other week). Tell your doctor if your condition does not get better or if it gets worse.
This medication may cause redness, stinging, or burning of the skin. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Rarely, serious side effects have occurred with other sulfa antibiotics that are taken by mouth. Although this effect is unlikely with sulfa medications that are applied to the skin, tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: joint pain, butterfly-shaped rash around the nose and cheeks, mouth sores, signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go away, fever, chills), unusual weakness/tiredness, unusual bleeding/bruising, dark urine, yellowing eyes/skin.
Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a fungal skin infection. Do not use this medication for longer than prescribed. Contact your doctor if you notice new or worsening symptoms.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
