Sodium Sulfacetamide
Klaron is a topical antibiotic medication containing sodium sulfacetamide used primarily to treat acne and certain skin infections. It belongs to the sulfonamide class of antibiotics and is applied directly to the skin to reduce bacterial growth.
Klaron is a topical antibiotic cream used to treat acne by reducing bacteria on the skin.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 217903
- Generic
- Klaron
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Klaron is primarily used to treat acne vulgaris and can also be prescribed for other bacterial skin infections. It is applied topically to affected areas of the skin.
As a sulfonamide antibiotic, Klaron works by inhibiting bacterial growth on the skin's surface. It reduces the number of acne-causing bacteria, helping to decrease inflammation and clear breakouts.
Klaron is for external use only and should not be applied to broken skin. Patients with sulfa allergies should avoid this medication. Some individuals may experience skin irritation, dryness, or redness when using this product. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, and other mucous membranes.
Official drug label
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