DEA schedule
Is sulfacetamide a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for sulfacetamide from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Sulfacetamide is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and sulfacetamide is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 10 prescription listings from 9 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | sulfacetamide is not on the list |
Sulfacetamide NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0187-5198 | Klaron | lotion | 100 mg/mL | Bausch Health US, LLC | None |
| 68682-010 | Sodium sulfacetamide | lotion | 100 mg/mL | Oceanside Pharmaceuticals | None |
| 45802-896 | Sulfacetamide Sodium | lotion | 100 mg/mL | Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd | None |
| 76420-076 | Sulfacetamide Sodium | solution | 100 mg/mL | Asclemed USA, Inc. | None |
| 24208-670 | Sulfacetamide Sodium | solution/ drops | 100 mg/mL | Bausch & Lomb Incorporated | None |
| 50090-0246 | Sulfacetamide Sodium | solution/ drops | 100 mg/mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 68071-5123 | Sulfacetamide Sodium | solution/ drops | 100 mg/mL | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | None |
| 68788-9871 | Sulfacetamide Sodium | solution/ drops | 100 mg/mL | Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc | None |
| 71205-689 | Sulfacetamide Sodium | solution/ drops | 100 mg/mL | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 76420-090 | Sulfacetamide Sodium | solution/ drops | 100 mg/mL | Asclemed USA, Inc. | None |
Questions
Is sulfacetamide a controlled substance?
No. Sulfacetamide is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and sulfacetamide is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is sulfacetamide a narcotic?
No. Sulfacetamide is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Sulfonamide Antibacterial.
Does this page cover state schedules?
No. This page reports the federal schedule only. Some states schedule drugs on their own; check your state board of pharmacy.