

Antibacterial agent for local use in ophthalmology, sulfanilamide derivative. Possesses a wide range 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.
Purulent corneal ulcers, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, gonorrheal eye diseases in newborns and adults, prevention of necrosis in newborns.
1 ml contains:
Active ingredient sulfacetamide 200 mg.
Auxiliary substances: sodium thiosulfate; hydrochloric acid solution 1 M; water for injections
Sulfacetamide is marketed under different brands and generic names, and comes in different dosage forms:
Brand name | Manufacturer | Country | Dosage form |
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Sodium sulfacyl | eye drops | ||
sodium-SOLOpharm | Grotex Ltd | Russia | Other |
sodium-SOLOpharm | Grotex Ltd | Russia | bottle |
Sodium sulfacyl | PFK Obnovlenie | Russia | eye drops |
Sulfacyl Sodium Belmedpreparaty | Belmedpreparaty | Belarus | eye drops |
Sulfacyl sodium-DIA | Diapharm | Russia | eye drops |
Sodium sulfacyl | Diapharm | Russia | eye drops |
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The drug is instilled into the conjunctival sac, 1-2 drops of a solution (10-20 mg of sulfacetamide) 5-6 times a day, and a drop of a solution (10 mg of sulfacetamide) 3-6 times a day is instilled in children. To prevent blistering in newborns, 1 drop of solution (10 mg of sulfacetamide) is instilled into each eye three times with an interval of 10 minutes.
The use of the drug may cause local tissue irritation (short-term burning, redness, swelling, allergic reactions).
Increased individual sensitivity to sulfa drugs.
Combined use with procaine and tetracaine reduces the bacteriostatic effect of sodium sulfacyl. There is an incompatibility of sodium sulfacyl in its combined use with silver salts.
Caution is prescribed to patients with allergic anamnesis.
Symptoms: tissue irritation (burning, redness, swelling, stinging, tearing).
Treatment: you should reduce the dose of the drug, increase the interval between the use of eye drops or cancel the drug.
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