Sodium Sulfacetamide is used in adults and children 6 years of age and older to treat eye infections caused by bacteria. It can also be used together with medicines taken by mouth to treat an eye infection called “trachoma”. Antibacterial drugs like Sodium Sulfacetamide treat only bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections. Sodium Sulfacetamide is an antibiotic that stops the growth of certain bacteria that can cause eye infections. To avoid contamination, do not touch the tip of the dropper. Although you may feel better early in treatment, Sodium Sulfacetamide should be used exactly as directed. Misuse or overuse of Sodium Sulfacetamide could lead to the growth of bacteria that will not be killed by Sodium Sulfacetamide (resistance). This means that Sodium Sulfacetamide may not work for you in the future. Do not share your medicine. Usual dose is 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye every 2 to 3 hours during the day. Sodium Sulfacetamide can be used less often at night.
Manufacturer Information
Canadian Pharmacy King currently offers generic Sodium Sulfacetamide lotion from Canada also called the Pharmacy Compound, mixed our pharmacy here. Sodium sulfacetamide is available in the strength of 5%/100 ml, 10%/5%/100 ml and 10%/100 ml lotion.
The common side effects of Sodium sulfacetamide may include local irritation including signs such as inflammation and swelling of the eyelid, pain and tearing, mild eye redness or irritation. Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms:
• A new or worsening eye infection: eye swelling, redness, severe discomfort;
• Confusion, feeling very irritable;
• Drainage;
• Easy bruising or bleeding;
• Pale skin, flu-like symptoms;
• Rapid weight gain, especially in your face and midsection;
• Severe skin reaction--fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Please call your doctor if you have any further concerns or questions.
Do not use Sodium Sulfacetamide if: you are allergic to sulfacetamide sodium, sulfonamide preparations or any of the other ingredients in Sodium Sulfacetamide. Contact lenses should not be worn until the infection has resolved. To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take Sodium Sulfacetamide. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if: you are pregnant, there is a lot of discharge or pus in your infected eye, you are using other topical eye drops such as silver preparations or products to numb the eye or reduce pain (anesthetics). Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.
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