About Ovace®

The OVACE® (sodium sulfacetamide) product family (OVACE® Plus Wash Cleansing Gel, OVACE® Plus Shampoo, OVACE® Plus Cream, OVACE® Plus Lotion) is intended as a topical application for patients with the following scaling dermatoses: seborrheic dermatitis and seborrhea sicca (dandruff).

OVACE® Plus Wash Cleansing Gel, OVACE® Plus Cream, and OVACE® Plus Lotion are also indicated for the treatment of secondary bacterial infections of the skin due to organisms susceptible to sulfonamides. Sodium sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide with antibacterial activity.

With the wide range of steroid-free OVACE® product formulations your physician can choose from, there might be one that’s just right for you.

Unlike certain other products, the OVACE® product family does not contain sulfur. This can provide physicians with greater flexibility for treating seborrheic dermatitis (SD) due to the fact that there is a small percentage of the population that is allergic or sensitive to sulfur. OVACE® products are contraindicated in patients who have known or suspected hypersensitivity to sulfonamides or to any of the ingredients of the products.

WARNINGS: Serious hypersensitivity reactions, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, have been reported with sulfonamides, including topical sodium sulfacetamide. Cases of drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus from topical sulfacetamide, including one case with a fatal outcome, have been reported. The OVACE® brand products should be discontinued at the first signs of hypersensitivity, skin rash, or other reactions.

Topical sodium sulfacetamide should be kept out of the reach of children.

THE OVACE® LINE OF PRODUCTS

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The OVACE® (sodium sulfacetamide) product family (OVACE® Plus Wash Cleansing Gel, OVACE® Plus Shampoo, OVACE® Plus Cream, OVACE® Plus Lotion) is intended as a topical application for patients with the following scaling dermatoses: seborrheic dermatitis and seborrhea sicca (dandruff).

OVACE® PLUS
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Cream
Mission Pharmacal Company
San Antonio, TX 78230-1355
(210) 696-8400
This material is intended to provide basic information and is not medical advice. All medical advice, diagnosis and treatment should be obtained from your physician. The product information provided in this site is intended for residents of the United States. Copyright © 2024 Mission Pharmacal Company. All Rights Reserved.
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INDICATIONS: The OVACE® (sodium sulfacetamide) product family (OVACE® Plus Cream, OVACE® Plus Lotion, OVACE® Plus Shampoo, OVACE® Plus Wash, OVACE® Plus Wash Cleansing Gel) are prescription medicines intended for use on the skin and/or scalp (topical) for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis and seborrhea sicca (dandruff). OVACE Plus Cream, OVACE Plus Lotion, OVACE Plus Wash, and OVACE Plus Wash Cleansing Gel are also used to treat certain bacterial infections of the skin. OVACE products contain sodium sulfacetamide, a sulfonamide antibiotic, which prevents bacteria from growing.

Important Safety Information

OVACE products are not for everyone. You should not use OVACE products if you:

  • are allergic to any ingredient in OVACE products. Ask your doctor if you are not sure
  • have had a severe allergic reaction (e.g., severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, swelling) to sulfonamide medicines or sulfur.
  • have kidney disease.

KEEP ALL OVACE PRODUCTS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Before you use OVACE products, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

  • are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known whether OVACE products can cause harm to the fetus.
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known whether the ingredients in OVACE products can pass into breast milk.
  • have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances.

OVACE PRODUCTS ARE FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. AVOID CONTACT WITH THE EYES.

OVACE products should be used as directed by your doctor. Do not use them for other conditions. OVACE products should not be used in children younger than 12 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been determined.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. You should tell your doctor if you are using silver-containing medicines, such as silver sulfadiazine.

OVACE products may cause serious side effects in some people, including:

  • severe allergic reactions. You should discontinue any OVACE product if the condition becomes worse, or if a rash develops in the area being treated or elsewhere. Seek medical attention right away if you develop signs or symptoms of a severe allergic reaction (rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).
  • systemic lupus erythematosus. In one of these cases there was a fatal outcome. Discontinue the OVACE product immediately and contact your doctor right away if you experience arthritis (pain, stiffness or swelling in your joints), fever, or sores in your mouth develop.

Possible side effects of OVACE products include mild skin irritation or dryness. These are not all of the possible side effects of OVACE products. Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

You may report negative side effects to Mission Pharmacal Company at 1-800-298-1087, or to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

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