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Sulfacetamide

INFORMATION ABOUT SULFACETAMIDE

Sulfacetamide Uses

Sulfacetamide is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

How Sulfacetamide works

Sulfacetamide is an antibiotic. It stops the bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication.

Common side effects of Sulfacetamide

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Nausea, Vomiting, Skin rash, Allergic reaction
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18 Feb 2020 | 11:51 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Sulfacetamide

  • Your doctor has prescribed Sulfacetamide to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
  • Your doctor will ensure that you are well hydrated during treatment with this medicine. 
  • Your doctor may get regular blood, urine tests while you are on this medication.
  • Do not take Sulfacetamide if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Discontinue Sulfacetamide and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Frequently asked questions for Sulfacetamide

Sulfacetamide belongs to a class of medicines called sulfonamide antibiotics
Yes. Sulfacetamide is used for pink eye (conjunctivitis; inflammation of the eye)
Sulfacetamide may cause burning sensation. Consult your doctor burning continues for more than 48 hours.
Yes, the use of Sulfacetamide can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea gets severe, talk to your doctor about it.
Usually, Sulfacetamide starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
No, do not stop taking Sulfacetamide and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.