Icid 10%
Rx- Company:
- Nipa Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Eye Drop
- Pack size:
- 10ml drop
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৳ 19.22/unit
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At a glance
Sulfacetamide Sodium 10% Eye Prep is used for conjunctivitis, blepharitis, and other ocular infections. It exhibits bacteriostatic action by inhibiting bacterial folic acid synthesis.
Indications
- Conjunctivitis
- Blepharitis
- Other ocular infections (E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, H. influenzae, Klebsiella, Enterobacter)
Dosage
Adult Dose (Ophthalmic):
- Conjunctivitis and other ocular infections: 1-2 drops in affected eye(s) every 2-3 hours
- Dosage may be tapered as condition improves
- Treatment duration: 7-10 days
- Trachoma: 2 drops every 2 hours (with systemic therapy)
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Local irritation, stinging, and burning
- Nonspecific conjunctivitis, conjunctival hyperemia
- Secondary infections
Serious (Rare):
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
- Agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia
Precautions & warnings
- Caution in history of allergy or asthma
- Caution in G6PD deficiency, renal and hepatic impairment
- Prolonged therapy requires CBC and urinalysis
- Maintain adequate fluid intake
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.