5 DIFFERENT VEHICLES

Acne, Rosacea, Seborrheic Dermatitis.

My family has it all.
Thankfully, so does AVAR.®

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THE AVAR® LINE OF PRODUCTS

The AVAR® line of products provides safe and effective treatment of seborrheic dermatitis (SD), acne vulgaris (AV), and acne rosacea (AR). AVAR® products contain sodium sulfacetamide, a sulfonamide antibiotic.
AVAR® Cleansers
AVAR® Creams
AVAR-e Green® Cream

More
vehicles

than other sodium sulfacetamides + sulfur therapies

Powerful efficacy

of the clinically proven ingredients sodium sulfacetamindes + sulfur1,2

Low
sulfur

option further reduces odor for enhanced patient acceptance2,3,4

Low odor

across all 5 AVAR formulations2-7

Promotes peeling

and cell turnover with an effective antibacterial and drying agent2

Steroid free

making it more suitable for chronic therapy3-7

Suppresses bacteria

associated with acne, rosacea, and seborrheic dermatitis2
AVAR® CLEANSERS

Deep Cleanse

A gentle, effective cleanser that will not bleach clothing or towels. Suitable for patients 12 years of age or older. Available in traditional (sulfur 5%) and LS (low sulfur, 2%) formulations.3,5

AVAR® Cleanser Prescribing Information >
AVAR® LS Cleanser Prescribing Information > 

AVAR® CREAMS

Moisturize to the Max

A cosmetically elegant moisturizer that prevents dryness and reduces the redness of rosacea. Available in traditional (sulfur 5%) and LS (low sulfur, 2%) formulations.1,4,6

AVAR-e® Emollient Cream Prescribing Information >
AVAR-e® LS Emollient Cream Prescribing Information >

AVAR-e GREEN® CREAM

Get the Red Out

AVAR-e Green® (sulfur 5%) Emollient Cream includes all the benefits of Avar-e® Emollient Cream and is specially formulated to reduce the red appearance of rosacea. Contains an odor inhibitor.1,6,7

 AVAR-e Green® Cream Prescribing Information >

References
  1. Sodium sulfacetamide 10%-sulfur 5% (SSS) for the topical treatment of seborrheic dermatitis, acne vulgaris, and rosacea. Poster presented at: 32nd Anniversary Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference; October 17-20, 2013; Las Vegas, NV.
  2. Wolf K, Silapunt S. The use of sodium sulfacetamide in dermatology. Cutis. 2015;96(2):128–130.
  3. AVAR LS Cleanser [package insert]. San Antonio, TX: Mission Pharmacal Company.
  4. AVAR-e LS Emollient Cream [package insert]. San Antonio, TX: Mission Pharmacal Company.
  5. AVAR Cleanser [package insert]. San Antonio, TX: Mission Pharmacal Company.
  6. AVAR-e Emollient Cream [package insert]. San Antonio, TX: Mission Pharmacal Company.
  7. AVAR e-Green Cream [package insert]. San Antonio, TX: Mission Pharmacal Company.
Mission Pharmacal Company
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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.
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INDICATIONS: The AVAR® (sodium sulfacetamide and sulfur) product family (AVAR® Cleanser, AVAR® LS Cleanser, AVAR-e® Emollient Cream, AVAR-e Green® Cream, AVAR-e® LS Emollient Cream) are prescription medicines used on the skin (topical) for the control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis. AVAR products contain sodium sulfacetamide, a sulfonamide antibiotic, which prevents bacteria from growing.

Important Safety Information

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

  • are allergic to any ingredient in AVAR 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 AVAR PRODUCTS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

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

AVAR PRODUCTS ARE FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. AVOID CONTACT WITH THE EYES. AVAR products should be used as directed by your doctor. Do not use them for other conditions. AVAR 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.

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

  • severe allergic reactions. You should discontinue any AVAR 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 AVAR product immediately and contact your doctor right away if you experience arthritis (pain, stiffness or swelling in your joints), or fever or sores in your mouth develop.

Possible side effects of AVAR products include mild skin irritation or dryness. These are not all of the possible side effects of AVAR 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.

Please see full Prescribing Information.

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