sulfacetamide | Sulfacyl sodium eye drops 20%, 1.5 ml, 2 pcs.

Latin name

Sulfacyl-sodium

release form

Sulfacyl sodium.

Eye drops in the form of a clear, colorless or slightly colored liquid.

Packaging

1.5 ml - polymer dropper tube (2) - packs of cardboard

Pharmacological action

Antibacterial agent for topical use in ophthalmology, sulfanilamide derivative. It has a wide range of antimicrobial effects.

Has a bacteriostatic effect.

The mechanism of action is associated with competitive antagonism with PABA and competitive inhibition of dihydropteroate synthetase, which leads to impaired synthesis of tetrahydrofolate acid, necessary for the synthesis of purines and pyrimidines.

Sulfacetamide is active against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria (including pathogenic cocci, Escherichia coli), Chlamydia spp., Actinomyces spp.

Pharmacokinetics

When applied topically, it penetrates the tissues and fluids of the eye. 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 blenorrhea in newborns.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to sulfacetamide and other sulfonamide drugs.

Special instructions

Patients with hypersensitivity to furosemide, thiazide diuretics, sulfonylurea or carbonic anhydrase inhibitors may have an increased sensitivity to sulfacetamide.

Composition

1 ml drops contains:

Active ingredient:

sulfacetamide 200 mg.

Excipients:

sodium thiosulfate - 1 mg,

hydrochloric acid 1 M - up to pH 7.5-8.7,

purified water - up to 1 ml.

Dosage and administration

Apply 2-3 drops in the lower conjunctival sac of each eye 5-6 times / day.

For the prevention of blennorrhea in newborns, 2 drops of the solution are instilled into the eyes immediately after birth and 2 drops after 2 hours.

Side effects

Local reactions: itching, redness, swelling.

Drug Interactions

Sulfacetamide is not compatible with silver salts when applied topically.

Storage conditions

In a dark place, at a temperature not exceeding 15 РC

Expiration

2 years.

active substance

Sulfacetamide

Conditions of release from drugstores

Without prescription

Indications

Blepharitis, Conjunctivitis

Possible product names

SULFACIL - SODIUM DROP GL. 20% TUBE-DROPPER 1,5 ML №2

Sulfacil sodium 20% 1.5ml №2 hl drops

Sulfacil Sodium 20% drops hl. 1.5ml Tube polymer. X2 M

Sulfacyl sodium 20% tube-cap 1.5ml x 2

SULFACIL SODIUM DROPS GL. 20% 1,5ML No. 2

Moscow Endocrine Plant, Russia