Sulfacetamide Sodium Ointment
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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
FOR TOPICAL EYE USE ONLY-NOT FOR INJECTION.
FATALITIES HAVE OCCURRED, ALTHOUGH RARELY, DUE TO SEVERE REACTIONS TO SULFONAMIDES INCLUDING STEVENS-JOHNSON SYNDROME, TOXIC EPIDERMAL NECROLYSIS, FULMINANT HEPATIC NECROSIS, AGRANULOCYTOSIS, APLASTIC ANEMIA AND OTHER BLOOD DYSCRASIAS. Sensitizations may recur when a sulfonamide is readministered, irrespective of the route of administration. Sensitivity reactions have been reported in individuals with no prior history of sulfonamide hypersensitivity. At the first sign of hypersensitivity, skin rash or other serious reaction, discontinue use of this preparation.
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Uses
For the treatment of conjunctivitis and other superficial ocular infections due to susceptible microorganisms:
Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus (viridans group), Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella species, and Enterobacter species.
Topically applied sulfonamides do not provide adequate coverage against Neisseria species, Serratia marcescens and Pseudomonas aeroginosa. A significant percentage of staphylococcal isolates are completely resistant to sulfa drugs.
History
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Other Information
Sulfacetamide Sodium Ointment USP, 10%, is a sterile, topical anti-bacterial agent for ophthalmic use. Each gram contains Sulfacetamide Sodium USP, 100 mg in an ointment base of white petrolatum and mineral oil.
Sulfacetamide sodium is an odorless, white, crystalline powder. It is freely soluable in water, sparingly soluble in alcohol, and practically insoluble in benzene, chloroform, and ether. Chemically it is N-sulfanilylacetamide monosodium salt monohydrate, and is represented by the following structural formula:
Molecular Formula: C8H9N2NaO3S•H2O
Molecular Weight 254.24
Sources
Sulfacetamide Sodium Ointment Manufacturers
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Fera Pharmaceuticals, Llc
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Sulfacetamide Sodium Ointment | Fera Pharmaceuticals, Llc
For conjunctivitis and other superficial ocular infections: Apply a small amount (approximately one-half inch ribbon) into the conjunctival sac(s) of the affected eye(s) every three to four hours and at bedtime. Dosages may be tapered by increasing the time interval between doses as the condition responds. The ointment may be used as adjunct to the solution. The usual duration of treatment is seven to ten days.
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Paddock Laboratories, Llc
Sulfacetamide Sodium Ointment | Paddock Laboratories, Llc
For conjunctivitis and other superficial ocular Infections: Apply a small amount (approximately one-half inch ribbon) into the conjunctival sac(s) of the affected eye(s) every three to four hours and at bedtime. Dosages may be tapered by increasing the time interval between doses as the condition responds. The ointment may be used as adjunct to the solution. The usual duration of treatment is seven to ten days.
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