ALBUCID Eye Drop 20 10ml

ALBUCID Eye Drops fight bacterial infection in the eyes. This medicine works by fighting the infection and also helps the patient recover from the symptoms of infection including redness in eyes and swelling. This medicine works on eye infections such as chronic bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer and acute conjunctivitis.

How it works?

This medicine contains a broad spectrum of antimicrobial agents that fight against both gram positive and gram negative microorganisms. This antibiotic prevents the growth of bacteria by inhibiting the synthesis of folic acid and thus stops its production by binding wit para amino benzoic acid.

Important information about Medicine

Sulfacetamide Opthalmic is an anti-bacterial medicine used for treating infection in the eyes caused by susceptible strains. When applied, this medicine works against pathogens such as Escherichia coli, staphylococcus aureus, haemophillus influenza, streptococcus, enterbacter and klebsiella species.

Dosage information

It is recommended to take one to three drops on the affected area every two hours. Doctor will decide on the dosage looking into the type and severity of infection. Always make sure that you take the dosage prescribed by the doctor.

Strengths available

ALBUCID Eye Drop 20 is available in the strength of 10ml.

What if you miss a dose?

In case you forget to dose, skip the missed one and go with the regular one. Try and take each dose on time to avoid reoccurrence of infection.

What if you overdose?

Although the chances of overdose are very less, still, make sure that you consult your doctor immediately if it occurs.

Things to be taken care of

Always make sure that this medicine should not be taken without prescription. Do not share your eye drops with anyone and also check on the label to make sure that the medicine is not expired. ALBUCID Eye Drop is for ocular use only, do not use in for oral use or in an injection. Always wash your hands before using this medicine and do not use it on contact lenses. Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to Sulfacetamide or if you are pregnant or lactating.

Side Effects

Every drug gives away some side effects, the possible ones from ALBUCID Eye Drop are dry eyes, itching, tearing, redness in eyes, yellowing of eyes, fever, sore throat, hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat and tongue.

Interaction with other drugs

Below is a list of the drugs that might show interaction with Sulfacetamide:

§  Tetracaine

§  Gentamicin

§  Preparations containing sliver nitrate

Ask your doctor about the drugs that might interact with the ALBUCID Eye Drop. If taking any medicine, inform your doctor about this so that there occur no severe interaction or any kind of allergy.