Ocular allergy/inflammation:

Indications for: Sulfacetamide sodium + Prednisolone sodium phosphate Ophthalmic Solution

For steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where bacterial infection or a risk of bacterial ocular infection exists.

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:

Ocular fungal, viral or mycobacterial infections.

Sulfacetamide sodium + Prednisolone sodium phosphate Ophthalmic Solution 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 Classification:

Antibacterial + steroid.

Sulfacetamide sodium + Prednisolone sodium phosphate Ophthalmic Solution Interactions:

Incompatible with silver preparations. Local anesthetics related to p-aminobenzoic acid may antagonize the action of sulfonamide.

Adverse Reactions:

Local irritation, sensitization, masks infection, delays healing; in prolonged use: increased IOP, cataracts, corneal perforation, optic nerve damage.

Note:

Formerly known under the brand name Vasocidin.

How Supplied:

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