SULFACETAMIDE 20% EYE DPS

Overview

SULFACETAMIDE 20% EYE DPS is a Schedule H antibiotic.

SULFACETAMIDE 20% EYE DPS is composed of: SULFACETAMIDE (20.0 %)

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

Precautions for SULFACETAMIDE 20% EYE DPS and its Constituents


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

Available Alternatives for SULFACETAMIDE 20% EYE DPS

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ANDREMIDE 20% EYE DPSINR 18.46 for 10 ML EYE DROPSULFACETAMIDE 20.0 %
OCU SULF 20% EYE DPSINR 9.93 for 10 ML EYE DROPSULFACETAMIDE 20.0 %
SULFACETAMIDE 20% EYE DPSINR 18.97 for 20 ML EYE DROPSULFACETAMIDE 20.0 %

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ALIGHT EYE DPSINR 12.18 for 10 ML EYE DROPSULFACETAMIDE
ANDREMIDE 10% EYE DPSINR 21.88 for 10 ML EYE DROPSULFACETAMIDE 10.0 %
BESTOSULF 60MG/5MG/250UNITS PWDINR 26.66 for 10 GM POWDERSULFACETAMIDE 60.0 MG, NEOMYCIN 5.0 MG
CHLOROMIDE 20%W/V/0.5%W/V EYE DPSINR 43 for 10 ML EYE DROPSULFACETAMIDE 20.0 %W/V, CHLORAMPHENICOL 0.5 %W/V
INTASPORIN PWDINR 48.5 for 10 GM POWDERNEOMYCIN , SULFACETAMIDE
LOCULA 10% W/V EYE DPSINR 26.04 for 10 ML EYE DROPSULFACETAMIDE 10.0 %W/V
LOCULA 20% EYE DPSINR 26.36 for 10 ML EYE DROPSULFACETAMIDE 20.0 %W/V
LOCULA 30% EYE DPSINR 39 for 10 ML EYE DROPSULFACETAMIDE 30.0 %W/V
NEBASPOR PWDINR 40.7 for 10 GM POWDERSULFACETAMIDE 60.0 MG, NEOMYCIN 5.0 MG
NEBASULF DUSTING PWDINR 40.65 for 10 GM DUSTING POWDERBACITRACIN 250.0 IU, SULFACETAMIDE 60.0 MG, NEOMYCIN 5.0 MG
NEBASULF PWDINR 34 for 10 GM PWDBACITRACIN 250 IU, SULFACETAMIDE 60 MG/GM, NEOMYCIN 5 MG
OPTHOSULF 12.5%W/V/2%W/V/0.1%W/V EYE DPSINR 28.96 for 10 ML EYE DROPSULFACETAMIDE 12.5 %W/V, BORIC ACID 2.0 %W/V, ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE 0.1 %W/V
ROSAL EYE DPSINR 53.17 for 10 ML EYE DROPSULFACETAMIDE
SULFACETAMIDESULFACETAMIDE
SULFACETAMIDE 10% EYE DPSINR 10.67 for 10 ML EYE DROPSULFACETAMIDE 10.0 %
SULPHACHLOR EYE DPSINR 57.54 for 5 ML EYE DROPSULFACETAMIDE 20.0 %, CHLORAMPHENICOL 0.5 %
SULPHACID PLUS EYE DPSINR 17.42 for 10 ML EYE DROPSULFACETAMIDE 1.0 ML
ZINBO SULF EYE DPSINR 50 for 10 ML EYE DROPSULFACETAMIDE
ZINCO SULPHA 12.5%/1%/0.1% EYE DPSINR 57.24 for 10 ML EYE DROPSULFACETAMIDE 12.5 %, BORIC ACID 1.0 %, ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE 0.1 %
ZINCORIV SYPINR 26.08 for 60 ML SYRUPSULFACETAMIDE