Sulfacyl sodium solution of 20% droplet dropper bottles 5 ml
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Active ingredients
Sulfacetamide
Release form
Drops
Composition
1 ml of 20% solution contains: sulfacyl sodium 200 mg. Auxiliary substances: sodium metabisulphite
Pharmacological effect
Antibacterial agent for local use in ophthalmology, sulfanilamide derivative. It has a wide spectrum of antimicrobial action. It has a bacteriostatic effect. The mechanism of action is associated with competitive antagonism with PABA and competitive inhibition of dihydropteroate synthetase, which leads to disruption of the synthesis of tetrahydrofolic acid, necessary for the synthesis of purines and pyrimidines. Sulphacetamide is active against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria (including pathogenic cocci, Escherichia coli), Chlamydia spp., Actinomyces spp.
Pharmacokinetics
When applied topically penetrates the tissues and eye fluids. It is absorbed into the systemic circulation through the inflamed conjunctiva.
Indications
Purulent corneal ulcers, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, gonorrheal eye diseases in newborns and adults, prevention of necrosis in newborns.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to sulfacetamide and other sulfanilamide drugs.
Dosage and administration
Buried in the conjunctival sac 1-2 drops 5-6 times a day. For the prevention of blistering in newborns, 1 drop of solution is instilled into each eye three times with an interval of 10 minutes.
Side effects
Local reactions: itching, redness, swelling.
Overdose
Data on drug overdose are not available. In case of contact with an excessive amount of the drug, it is recommended to wash the eyes with warm water.
Interaction with other drugs
When applied locally, sulfacetamide is incompatible with silver salts.
special instructions
Patients with hypersensitivity to furosemide, thiazide diuretics, sulfonylurea, or carbonic anhydrase inhibitors may be hypersensitive to sulfacetamide.