Sodium sulfacyl, eye drops 20%, 5 ml

Sodium sulfacyl is an antibacterial agent for topical use in ophthalmology, a sulfonamide derivative. It has a broad spectrum of antimicrobial action and also has a bacteriostatic effect. Its mechanism of action is associated with competitive antagonism with PABA and competitive inhibition of dihydropteroatsynthetase, which leads to disruption of tetrahydrofolic acid synthesis, essential for purine and pyrimidine synthesis.

Sulfacetamide is active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria (including pathogenic cocci, Escherichia coli), Chlamydia spp.

Pharmacokinetics

In local administration penetrates into the tissues and fluids of the eye. It is absorbed into the systemic bloodstream through the inflamed conjunctiva.

Indications

Conjunctivitis, Blepharitis

• Purulent corneal ulcers,
• blepharitis,
• conjunctivitis,
• Gonorrheal eye diseases in newborns and adults,
• prevention of blenorrhea in newborns.
• gonorrheal eye disease in infants and adults,
• prevention of blenorrhea in infants.

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Active ingredient

Sulfacetamide

Composition

1 ml of the drug contains:

Active ingredient sulfacetamide 200 mg.

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