SULFACETAMIDE

Overview

SULFACETAMIDE is a Schedule H drug.
Sulfacetamide is an antibiotic. Sulfacetamide ophthalmic (for use in the eyes) is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes.

Usage

SULFACETAMIDE is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Ophthalmic (Eye)

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of discharge from eye, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection. Extreme caution needed for children less than 2 years old.

Common Side-Effects

SULFACETAMIDE : Eyes Burn, Eyes Redness, Eyes Itching, Eyes Swelling

Disease Interactions

SULFACETAMIDE can interfere with: Bone Marrow Suppression, Allergy, Asthma, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Porphyria, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure, Urinary Retention

Technical Classification

SULFACETAMIDE is categorized as: OPHTHALMIC ANTI-INFECTIVES / OPHTHALMIC PREPARATIONS / TOPICAL AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with SULFACETAMIDE as Ingredient

ALIGHT EYE DPSSULFACETAMIDE
ANDREMIDE 10% EYE DPSSULFACETAMIDE 10.0 %
ANDREMIDE 20% EYE DPSSULFACETAMIDE 20.0 %
BESTOSULF 60MG/5MG/250UNITS PWDSULFACETAMIDE 60.0 MG, NEOMYCIN 5.0 MG
CHLOROMIDE 20%W/V/0.5%W/V EYE DPSSULFACETAMIDE 20.0 %W/V, CHLORAMPHENICOL 0.5 %W/V
INTASPORIN PWDNEOMYCIN , SULFACETAMIDE
LOCULA 10% W/V EYE DPSSULFACETAMIDE 10.0 %W/V
LOCULA 20% EYE DPSSULFACETAMIDE 20.0 %W/V
LOCULA 30% EYE DPSSULFACETAMIDE 30.0 %W/V
NEBASPOR PWDSULFACETAMIDE 60.0 MG, NEOMYCIN 5.0 MG
NEBASULF DUSTING PWDBACITRACIN 250.0 IU, SULFACETAMIDE 60.0 MG, NEOMYCIN 5.0 MG
NEBASULF PWDBACITRACIN 250 IU, SULFACETAMIDE 60 MG/GM, NEOMYCIN 5 MG
OCU SULF 20% EYE DPSSULFACETAMIDE 20.0 %
OPTHOSULF 12.5%W/V/2%W/V/0.1%W/V EYE DPSSULFACETAMIDE 12.5 %W/V, BORIC ACID 2.0 %W/V, ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE 0.1 %W/V
ROSAL EYE DPSSULFACETAMIDE
SULFACETAMIDE 10% EYE DPSSULFACETAMIDE 10.0 %
SULFACETAMIDE 20% EYE DPSSULFACETAMIDE 20.0 %
SULPHACHLOR EYE DPSSULFACETAMIDE 20.0 %, CHLORAMPHENICOL 0.5 %
SULPHACID PLUS EYE DPSSULFACETAMIDE 1.0 ML
ZINBO SULF EYE DPSSULFACETAMIDE
ZINCO SULPHA 12.5%/1%/0.1% EYE DPSSULFACETAMIDE 12.5 %, BORIC ACID 1.0 %, ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE 0.1 %
ZINCORIV SYPSULFACETAMIDE