What is sulfacetamide ophthalmic?
Sulfacetamide ophthalmic is an antibiotic.
Sulfacetamide ophthalmic is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes.
Sulfacetamide ophthalmic may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about sulfacetamide ophthalmic?
Do not touch the dropper or tube opening to any surface, including your eyes or hands. The dropper or tube opening is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eye.
Apply light pressure to the inside corner of your eye (near your nose) after each drop to prevent the fluid from draining down your tear ducts.
Who should not use sulfacetamide ophthalmic?
Do not use sulfacetamide ophthalmic if you have a viral or fungal infection in your eye. It is used to treat infections caused by bacteria only.
Do not use sulfacetamide ophthalmic if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a sulfa-based drug.
It is not known whether sulfacetamide ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby. Do not use sulfacetamide ophthalmic without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is also not known whether sulfacetamide ophthalmic passes into breast milk. Do not use sulfacetamide ophthalmic without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.