sodium sulfacetamide + sulfur

Clenia Plus Topical Cleanser is a prescription dermatological preparation containing sodium sulfacetamide 9% and sulfur 4.25% in a suspension vehicle. Marketed by Allegis Pharmaceutical, it is indicated for the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea, and seborrheic dermatitis. Sodium sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide with antibacterial activity against susceptible strains of bacteria, acting as a competitive antagonist of para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), which is essential for bacterial folic acid synthesis. Sulfur provides keratolytic action, helping to soften and shed the outer layer of the skin, and possesses mild antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Brand names

Clenia PlusClenia Plus Topical Cleanser

Other names

Sodium Sulfacetamide 9% and Sulfur 4.25% Suspension