ZINCO SULPHA 12.5%/1%/0.1% EYE DPS

Overview

ZINCO SULPHA 12.5%/1%/0.1% EYE DPS is a Schedule H drug.

ZINCO SULPHA 12.5%/1%/0.1% EYE DPS is composed of: SULFACETAMIDE (12.5 %), BORIC ACID (1.0 %), ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE (0.1 %)

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

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

Technical Classification

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

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

OPTHOSULF 12.5%W/V/2%W/V/0.1%W/V EYE DPS	INR 28.96 for 10 ML EYE DROP	SULFACETAMIDE 12.5 %W/V, BORIC ACID 2.0 %W/V, ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE 0.1 %W/V
ZINCO SULPHA 12.5%/1%/0.1% EYE DPS	INR 57.24 for 10 ML EYE DROP	SULFACETAMIDE 12.5 %, BORIC ACID 1.0 %, ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE 0.1 %