Sodium Thiosulfate

Class: Antifungals, Miscellaneous
ATC Class: D08AX07
VA Class: AD200
CAS Number: 10102-17-7
Brands: Versiclear

Introduction

Antifungal.^b

Uses for Sodium Thiosulfate

Pityriasis (Tinea) Versicolor

Treatment of pityriasis (tinea) versicolor caused by Malassezia furfur (Pityrosporum ovale).^{a b}

Sodium Thiosulfate Dosage and Administration

Administration

Topical Administration

Apply topically as a 25% lotion or solution (not commercially available in the US).^{a b} Aqueous solutions of the drug are prepared extemporaneously.^b Commercially available in the US in fixed combinations with salicylic acid 1%.^a Do not apply to or near the eyes.^{a b}

Thoroughly cleanse and dry affected areas before applying.^{a b}

Shake lotion well.^a

Apply a thin film to affected and other susceptible areas.^a

Treatment is usually several weeks to months; however, evidence of active infection may disappear within a few days.^{a b}

Dosage

Pediatric Patients

Pityriasis (Tinea) Versicolor

Topical

Children ≥12 years of age:^c Apply twice daily.^{a b}

Adults

Pityriasis (Tinea) Versicolor

Topical

Apply twice daily.^{a b}

Cautions for Sodium Thiosulfate

Warnings/Precautions

Sensitivity Reactions

Possible irritation or sensitivity; if occurs, discontinue therapy.^{a b}

General Precautions

Use of Fixed Combinations

When used in fixed combination with salicylic acid, consider the cautions, precautions, and contraindications associated with salicylic acid.^a

Specific Populations

Pregnancy

Category C.^d

Pediatric Use

Manufacturer states safety and efficacy not established in children <12 years of age.^c

Sodium Thiosulfate Pharmacokinetics

Elimination

Elimination Route

Systemically absorbed drug is excreted in urine (29% as unchanged drug).^e

Half-life

Systemically absorbed drug: 80 minutes.^e

Stability

Storage

Topical

Lotion

15-30°C.^a

Actions and SpectrumActions

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  Active against Malassezia furfur (Pityrosporum ovale).^a

  
  

Advice to Patients

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  Importance of applying to affected areas as directed and avoiding contact with eyes.^{a b}

  
  


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  Importance of informing patient that evidence of active infection may disappear within a few days, however, treatment is usually several weeks to months.^b Importance of completing full course of therapy, even if symptoms improve.^b

  
  


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  Advise patients to discontinue use and consult clinician if treated area becomes irritated.^b

  
  


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  Importance of women informing clinicians if they are or plan to become pregnant or plan to breast-feed.^a

  
  


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  Importance of informing clinicians of existing or contemplated concomitant therapy, including prescription and OTC drugs.^a

  
  


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  Importance of informing patients of other important precautionary information. (See Cautions.)

  
  

Preparations

Excipients in commercially available drug preparations may have clinically important effects in some individuals; consult specific product labeling for details.

* available from one or more manufacturer, distributor, and/or repackager by generic (nonproprietary) name

Sodium Thiosulfate

Routes	Dosage Forms	Strengths	Brand Names	Manufacturer
Bulk	Crystals*

Sodium Thiosulfate Combinations

Routes	Dosage Forms	Strengths	Brand Names	Manufacturer
Topical	Lotion	25% with Salicylic Acid 1%	Versiclear Lotion (with isopropyl alcohol 10% and propylene glycol)	Hope

Disclaimer

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References

a. Hope Pharmaceuticals. Versiclear lotion (sodium thiosulfate 25%) prescribing information. Scottsdale, AZ; 2000 Apr.

b. AHFS Drug Information 2007. McEvoy GK, ed. Sodium thiosulfate. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists; 2007. From website: .

c. Sherman, MD (Medical Director, Hope Pharmaceuticals, Scottsdale, AZ). Personal communication; 2007 June.

d. American Regent, Inc. Sodium thiosulfate injection, USP prescribing information. Shirley, NY; 2003 Jan.

e. Shea M, Koziol JA, Howell SB. Kinetics of sodium thiosulfate, a cisplatin neutralizer. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 1984; 35:419-25. [IDIS 183713] [PubMed 6538126]