Sulfacetamide is the active substance of an ophthalmic antibacterial drug.
This ophthalmic drug is indicated for bacterial conjunctivitis and other ocular infections, its action changes the DNA of the bacterium that ends up being eliminated of the organism, finishing with the typical symptoms of the infection like itching, redness and swelling in the eyes.
This drug is found in pharmacies in the form of eye drops or ointment.
Indications for Sulfacetamide
Bacterial conjunctivitis; eye infection; trachoma; bacterial blepharitis; bacterial blepharoconjunctivitis; bacterial keratitis; bacterial keratoconjunctivitis.
Sulfacetamide price
The box of 50 mg Sulfacetamide (ointment) costs approximately between 13 and 14 reais.
Side Effects of Sulfacetamide
Local irritation; burning or transitory needling.
Contraindications of Sulfacetamide
Pregnant or lactating women; hypersensitivity to sulfonamides; children under 2 months of age.
Mode of Use of Sulfacetamide
Ophthalmic use (in the eyes)
- Remove purulent secretion from the eyes (if any) before applying the product.
Adults and Teens
- Eye drops: Drip 1 drop into the conjunctival sac of each eye every 1 to 3 hours during the day and less often at night.
- Ointment: Place a small amount (about 1 cm) in the conjunctival sac of each eye, 4 times during the day and at bedtime.
