What it's used for
Sulfacetamide sodium is used topically to treat scaling skin conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff, as well as secondary bacterial skin infections caused by susceptible organisms.
Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).
Typical dosing
For seborrheic dermatitis, shake well and apply to affected areas twice daily in the morning and evening, or as directed by a physician.
Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.
Boxed warning / key safety info
Sulfonamides can cause severe hypersensitivity reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Common side effects
Irritation and hypersensitivity are uncommon, though rare severe skin and systemic reactions have been reported.
Covered strengths on the Tab $0 list
Covered at $0 with an active Tab membership when filled at a participating pharmacy nationwide or through mail order. A licensed clinician must prescribe the medication.
Related medications
Other everything else medications covered at $0 with an active Tab membership.
Sulfacetamide Sodium cost without insurance
Cash prices for Sulfacetamide Sodium without insurance vary widely by pharmacy, strength and quantity — the same prescription can cost very different amounts at two pharmacies in the same town. That is the problem a membership solves.
Sulfacetamide Sodium is on Tab's covered $0 generic list. With an active Tab membership, every covered strength is $0 — not a percentage off, not a coupon that changes month to month — at participating pharmacies nationwide or through mail order. You do not need insurance, and Tab works whether or not you have a health plan.
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Sulfacetamide Sodium dosage and administration
Cleanse affected areas. Apply a thin layer to the affected areas with light massaging, 1 to 3 times daily or as directed by a physician.
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. Your prescribing clinician decides the exact dose, form and schedule for you — this is not medical advice.
Sulfacetamide Sodium side effects
Reports of irritation and hypersensitivity to sodium sulfacetamide are uncommon. The following adverse reactions, reported after administration of sterile ophthalmic sodium sulfacetamide, are noteworthy: instances of Stevens-Johnson syndrome and instances of local hypersensitivity which progressed to a syndrome resembling systemic lupus erythematosus; in one case a fatal outcome was reported (see WARNINGS).
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. This is not a complete list. Report side effects to your clinician, and seek care for anything severe or unexpected.
Who should not take sulfacetamide sodium
This product is contraindicated in persons with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the product. This product is not to be used by patients with kidney disease.
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. Whether this medication is appropriate for you is a clinical decision made by your prescribing clinician.
Common questions
Is sulfacetamide Sodium covered at $0 with Tab?
Yes. Sulfacetamide Sodium is on Tab's covered $0 generic list — every covered strength is $0 with an active membership, at participating pharmacies nationwide or by mail order.
Do I need insurance to get sulfacetamide Sodium through Tab?
No. Tab is a membership, not insurance. Covered medications are $0 with an active membership whether or not you have a health plan.
How do I get a sulfacetamide Sodium prescription with Tab?
Book a video visit with a licensed Tab clinician (unlimited visits are included with membership). If it's clinically appropriate, they send the prescription to your chosen participating pharmacy or by mail order.
How much does sulfacetamide sodium cost without insurance?
Without insurance, retail cash prices for sulfacetamide sodium vary by pharmacy, strength and quantity. Sulfacetamide Sodium is on Tab's covered $0 generic list, so every covered strength is $0 with an active Tab membership at participating pharmacies nationwide or by mail order.
What is the cheapest way to get sulfacetamide sodium?
For medications on Tab's covered list, a Tab membership is the cheapest route: covered strengths of sulfacetamide sodium are $0 with an active membership, and unlimited video visits with a licensed clinician are included, so the visit that produces the prescription is covered too.
What is the usual dose of sulfacetamide sodium?
Cleanse affected areas. Apply a thin layer to the affected areas with light massaging, 1 to 3 times daily or as directed by a physician. (FDA-approved label, retrieved 2026-09-15. Your clinician sets your dose.)
What are the side effects of sulfacetamide sodium?
Reports of irritation and hypersensitivity to sodium sulfacetamide are uncommon. The following adverse reactions, reported after administration of sterile ophthalmic sodium sulfacetamide, are noteworthy: instances of Stevens-Johnson syndrome and instances of local hypersensitivity which progressed to a syndrome resembling systemic lupus erythematosus; in one case a fatal outcome was reported (see WARNINGS). (FDA-approved label, retrieved 2026-09-15.)
Sulfacetamide Sodium is $0 on the covered list
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