Description
NDC: 24208-317-05
Sulfacetamide Sodium 10% / Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate 0.23% Ophthalmic Solution, 5 mL — Bausch & Lomb
| Active ingredients | Sulfacetamide sodium 10% and prednisolone sodium phosphate 0.23% |
| Dosage form | Ophthalmic solution |
| Route | Topical ophthalmic |
| Size | 5 mL |
| Manufacturer | Bausch & Lomb |
| NDC | 24208-317-05 |
Indications and Usage
Corticosteroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions of the conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment where bacterial infection or a risk of bacterial infection exists.
Dosage and Administration
Instill two drops into the eye(s) every four hours. The initial prescription should not exceed 20 mL, with re-evaluation if no improvement occurs after two days.
Warnings and Precautions
- Not for injection
- Prolonged corticosteroid use may cause elevated intraocular pressure, glaucoma, optic nerve damage, cataracts, and corneal perforation
- Corticosteroids may mask infection or promote secondary infection, especially fungal
- Sulfonamides may cause rare fatal reactions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and blood dyscrasias
Contraindications
Contraindicated in most viral corneal and conjunctival diseases (including herpes simplex and vaccinia), mycobacterial and fungal eye infections, and hypersensitivity to sulfonamides or corticosteroids.
Adverse Reactions
Elevation of intraocular pressure, glaucoma with optic nerve damage, posterior subcapsular cataract formation, delayed wound healing, and secondary ocular infection.
Storage and Handling
Store at 15°C to 25°C, protected from light and freezing. Do not use if the solution has darkened.
How Supplied
Supplied as a 5 mL solution in a plastic bottle with a controlled drop tip.
Professional use only. Clinical information summarized from FDA-approved prescribing information (Structured Product Labeling); refer to the full prescribing information via DailyMed for complete details.
