Drug

 

 

Typical Dosing

 

 

Sulfacetamide sodium

Bleph-10®, Sulamyd®

Sodium Sulamyd®

Generics available

Pregnancy: C; Lactation: Unsafe

 

Ophthalmic solution 10%, 15%, and 30%

Ophthalmic Ointment 10%

 

Children 2 months to Adult:

 

Ophthalmic solution 10%: Instill 1-2 drops in the lower conjunctival sac of affected eye(s) every 1 to 3 hours while awake, less often at night. Frequency depends on severity of infection.

 

Ophthalmic ointment 10%: Apply a ribbon to the lower conjunctival sac four times daily and at bedtime. May also use at bedtime in addition to solution during daytime. 30% solution should be used for severe infections only.

Important side effects: Burning, sensitivity to light, headache, rash, hypersensitivity, bone marrow suppression, blurred vision.

 

Caution: Use with caution in persons with G-6-PD deficiency or dry eye(s).