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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 InfectionFrequently 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 withCommon Side-Effects
SULFACETAMIDE : Eyes Burn, Eyes Redness, Eyes Itching, Eyes SwellingDisease Interactions
SULFACETAMIDE can interfere with: Bone Marrow Suppression, Allergy, Asthma, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Porphyria, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure, Urinary RetentionTechnical Classification
SULFACETAMIDE is categorized as: OPHTHALMIC ANTI-INFECTIVES / OPHTHALMIC PREPARATIONS / TOPICAL AGENTSStorage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
Common Drugs with SULFACETAMIDE as Ingredient
ALIGHT EYE DPS | SULFACETAMIDE |
ANDREMIDE 10% EYE DPS | SULFACETAMIDE 10.0 % |
ANDREMIDE 20% EYE DPS | SULFACETAMIDE 20.0 % |
BESTOSULF 60MG/5MG/250UNITS PWD | SULFACETAMIDE 60.0 MG, NEOMYCIN 5.0 MG |
CHLOROMIDE 20%W/V/0.5%W/V EYE DPS | SULFACETAMIDE 20.0 %W/V, CHLORAMPHENICOL 0.5 %W/V |
INTASPORIN PWD | NEOMYCIN , SULFACETAMIDE |
LOCULA 10% W/V EYE DPS | SULFACETAMIDE 10.0 %W/V |
LOCULA 20% EYE DPS | SULFACETAMIDE 20.0 %W/V |
LOCULA 30% EYE DPS | SULFACETAMIDE 30.0 %W/V |
NEBASPOR PWD | SULFACETAMIDE 60.0 MG, NEOMYCIN 5.0 MG |
NEBASULF DUSTING PWD | BACITRACIN 250.0 IU, SULFACETAMIDE 60.0 MG, NEOMYCIN 5.0 MG |
NEBASULF PWD | BACITRACIN 250 IU, SULFACETAMIDE 60 MG/GM, NEOMYCIN 5 MG |
OCU SULF 20% EYE DPS | SULFACETAMIDE 20.0 % |
OPTHOSULF 12.5%W/V/2%W/V/0.1%W/V EYE DPS | SULFACETAMIDE 12.5 %W/V, BORIC ACID 2.0 %W/V, ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE 0.1 %W/V |
ROSAL EYE DPS | SULFACETAMIDE |
SULFACETAMIDE 10% EYE DPS | SULFACETAMIDE 10.0 % |
SULFACETAMIDE 20% EYE DPS | SULFACETAMIDE 20.0 % |
SULPHACHLOR EYE DPS | SULFACETAMIDE 20.0 %, CHLORAMPHENICOL 0.5 % |
SULPHACID PLUS EYE DPS | SULFACETAMIDE 1.0 ML |
ZINBO SULF EYE DPS | SULFACETAMIDE |
ZINCO SULPHA 12.5%/1%/0.1% EYE DPS | SULFACETAMIDE 12.5 %, BORIC ACID 1.0 %, ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE 0.1 % |
ZINCORIV SYP | SULFACETAMIDE |