Sulfacetamide

Sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide antibiotic available in the forms of eye drops, lotion and a powder. Sulfonamides are basically synthetic bacteriostatic antibiotics which means that they are active against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It blocks the production of dihydrofolic acid by preventing the enzyme dihydropteroate synthase. It is a competitive inhibitor of bacterial para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA). PABA is required for bacterial synthesis of folic acid and it is an essential component for bacterial growth.

When used in eye drops it works by restricting the production of folic acid, which bacteria need for growth. It is also used as a cream to treat skin infections and as eye drops to treat eye infections. It is also used on the skin to treat acne and seborrheic dermatitis. In cream form it is used to treat bacterial infections on the skin. It can also be taken orally to treat urinary tract infections. It kills the bacteria by restricting the production of folic acid, which is essential for bacterial growth. It mainly inhibits the multiplication of bacteria as it acts in a competitive inhibitor.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

• Bacterial Infections

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

• Uncoordinated Body Movements

• Itching

• Eye Irritation

• Increased Saliva Production

• Nausea

• Renal Injury

• Increased Sensitivity To Light

• Eye Pain

• Diarrhoea

• Allergic Reaction

• Tingling Sensation

• Eye Surface Inflammation

• Vomiting

• Abnormal Blood Cell

• Drooping Eyelids

• Altered Pupil Size

• Increased Bilirubin In The Blood

• Pain

• Skin Redness

• Numbness

• Disorientation

• Increased Production Of Tears

• Abnormal Eye Sensation

• Increased Intraocular Tension

• Increased Liver Enzymes

• Fever

• Ear Damage

• Blurred Vision

• Mouth Ulcers

• Premature Destruction Of Red Blood Cells

• Allergy

• Confusion

• Thinning Of Eyes

• Swelling

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Intasporin powder may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Sulfacetamide as ingredient

• Nebasulf Dusting Powder

  Pfizer Ltd

• Sulphachlor Eye Drop

  Jawa Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Intasporin Powder

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Locula 30% Eye Drop

  East India Pharmaceutical Works Ltd

• Nebazine Powder

  AAA Pharma Trade Pvt Ltd

• Zincoriv Syrup

  East African India Remedies Pvt Ltd

• Locula 10% W/V Eye Drop

  East India Pharmaceutical Works Ltd

• Sulphacid Plus Eye Drop

  Jawa Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Ocu Sulf 20% Eye Drop

  Cipla Ltd

• Andremide 10% Eye Drop

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

Bacterial para-aminobenzoic acid is inhibited by Sulfacetamide which is an important component when it comes to the growth of bacteria. Sulfacetamide is a type of enzyme inhibition which is known as competitive inhibitor. For the synthesis of the vitamin folic acid the inhibition reaction is important.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

• Sulphacetamide-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 20 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/sulphacetamide

• Sulphacetamide-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 20 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00634