Prednisolone and sulfacetamide (ophthalmic)
Generic name: prednisolone and sulfacetamide (ophthalmic) [ pred-NIS-oh-lone-and-SUL-fa-SEET-a-mide-off-THAL-mik ]
Brand names: Blephamide, Blephamide S.O.P., Cetapred, Metimyd, Isopto Cetapred,
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Dosage forms: ophthalmic ointment (0.2%-10%); ophthalmic solution (0.23%-10%); ophthalmic suspension (0.2%-10%)
Drug class:Ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
What is prednisolone and sulfacetamide ophthalmic?
Prednisolone and sulfacetamide ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a combination antibiotic and steroid medicine that is used to treat eye inflammation caused by uveitis, eye injury, radiation, chemical burns, or certain other conditions.
prednisolone and sulfacetamide is used when there is a risk of bacterial infection in or around the eye.
Prednisolone and sulfacetamide ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use this medicine if you have a fungal or viral infection in your eyes (including herpes simplex).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use prednisolone and sulfacetamide if you are allergic to prednisolone or sulfacetamide, or if you have:
a fungal or viral infection in your eyes (including herpes simplex);
severe dry eyes; or
an allergy to a sulfa drug or steroid medication.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
This medicine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old.
How should I use prednisolone and sulfacetamide ophthalmic?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Do not the wear contact lenses while using this medicine.
Wash your hands before using eye medication.
Shake the eye drops well just before each use.
To apply the eye drops: Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye and squeeze a drop into this pocket. Close your eyes for 1 or 2 minutes.
Use only the number of drops your doctor h
