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Sulfacetamide Sodium + Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Ophthalmic Solution Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Sulfacetamide sodium 100mg, prednisolone sodium phosphate 2.5mg; per mL; contains thimersol.
Pharmacological Class
Antibacterial + steroid.
How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Sulfacetamide Sodium + Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Ophthalmic Solution Indications
Indications
For steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where bacterial infection or a risk of bacterial ocular infection exists.
Sulfacetamide Sodium + Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Ophthalmic Solution Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
<6yrs: not established. ≥6yrs: instill 2 drops in the eye(s) every 4 hours. Max initial ℞: 20mL.
Sulfacetamide Sodium + Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Ophthalmic Solution Contraindications
Contraindications
Ocular fungal, viral or mycobacterial infections.
Sulfacetamide Sodium + Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Ophthalmic Solution Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Sulfacetamide Sodium + Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Ophthalmic Solution Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Do not inject into the eye. Corneal or scleral thinning. Severe dry eye. Glaucoma. Monitor IOP, and for secondary infections in prolonged use. Discontinue if sensitization reaction occurs. Reevaluate if symptoms fail to improve after two days. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Sulfacetamide Sodium + Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Ophthalmic Solution Pharmacokinetics
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Sulfacetamide Sodium + Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Ophthalmic Solution Interactions
Interactions
Incompatible with silver preparations. Local anesthetics related to p-aminobenzoic acid may antagonize the action of sulfonamide.
Sulfacetamide Sodium + Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Ophthalmic Solution Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Local irritation, sensitization, masks infection, delays healing; in prolonged use: increased IOP, cataracts, corneal perforation, optic nerve damage.
Sulfacetamide Sodium + Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Ophthalmic Solution Clinical Trials
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Sulfacetamide Sodium + Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Ophthalmic Solution Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Vasocidin.
Sulfacetamide Sodium + Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Ophthalmic Solution Patient Counseling
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