Sulf 10
Generic name:sulfacetamide sodium
Dosage form: Ophthalmic Solution, USP 10%
Drug class:Ophthalmic anti-infectives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 22, 2021.
Sulf-10®
(SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM
Ophthalmic Solution, USP)10%
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The Sulf-10 brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Sulf 10 Description
Sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic solution, USP, is a sterile, topical anti-bacterial agent for ophthalmic use. The active ingredient is represented by the following structural formula:
Chemical name: N-Sulfanilylacetamide monosodium salt monohydrate.
THE PLASTIC SQUEEZE BOTTLE CONTAINS:
Active: Sulfacetamide Sodium 10% (100 mg/mL).
Preservative: Thimerosal 0.1 mg/mL
Inactives: Boric acid, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose 2208 (4000 cps) 1.0 mg/mL, sodium thiosulfate and purified water. Sodium carbonate anhydrous and/or hydrochloric acid to adjust pH (7.0-7.4) when necessary.
THE DROPPERETTES®APPLICATOR CONTAINS:
Active: Sulfacetamide Sodium 10% (100 mg/mL).
Preservative: Thimerosal 0.05 mg/mL
Inactives: Boric acid, sodium thiosulfate and purified water. Sodium carbonate anhydrous and/or hydrochloric acid to adjust pH (7.0-7.4) when necessary.
Sulf 10 - Clinical Pharmacology
Microbiology
The sulfonamides are bacteriostatic agents and the spectrum of activity is similar for all. Sulfonamides inhibit bacterial synthesis of dihydrofolic acid by preventing the condensation of the pteridine with aminobenzoic acid through com...
