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Blephamide (sulfacetamide sodium/prednisolone acetate)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

USES: This medication is used to prevent or treat eye infections and to treat swelling in the eye. This product contains an antibiotic (sulfacetamide) that stops the growth of bacteria and a corticosteroid (prednisolone) that reduces inflammation. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections.

It will not work for other types of eye infections. Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Generic name: sulfacetamide sodium/prednisolone acetate
Pronunciation: (SUL-fa-SEET-a-mide/pred-NIS-oh-loan)

Reference product & biosimilars

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Blephamide:

  • Bacterial Blepharitis
  • Bacterial Conjunctivitis
  • Blepharoconjunctivitis
  • Iridocyclitis
  • Ocular Inflammation
  • Superficial Ocular Infection

Also known as: Inflammation Of The Conjunctiva Due To Bacteria, Ophthalmic Inflammation, Superficial Ophthalmic Infection.

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data