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Sulfacetamide is an ocular anti-bacterial which is a kind of eye-affecting drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Sulamyd • Bleph 10 • Sulf 10

Side Effects

Common

Eye irritation
Itching or burning
Itchy rash
Hypersensitivity
Burning eyes
Allergic reaction
Itchy skin
Sore or burning eyes

Treats

Cystic acne
2.9
11 reviews
Acne
2.9
57 reviews
Seborrheic dermatitis
2.9
46 reviews
Bacterial skin infection
2.9
81 reviews
Rosacea
2.6
9 reviews

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Topical ointments such as soium sulfacetamide have a possible side effect?

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Is sulfacetamide sodium an ototoxic substance?

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Has anyone ever ordered klaron (sodium sulfacetamide)?

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Sodium sulfacetamide lotion for blemishes ?

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Is sulfacetamide acne gel working for people?

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What is the right way to use klaron (sodium sulfacetamide) lotion?

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For the treatment of peri oral dermatitis, is sulfacetamide sulfur effective?

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A 30-year old asked:

What is sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic solution used for? Is it a steroid?

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A 26-year old female asked:

Can my 2 year old son use sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic solution usp, 10%, he weighs 30 lbs.?

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A 45-year old asked:

Why is joint pain a possible side effect of using topical ointments such as soium sulfacetamide?

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A 39-year old asked:

Which is better to treat conjunctivitis in humans, tobramycin drops or sulfacetamide na?

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A 56-year old male asked:

For years, I have used sodium sulfacetamide-s to treat my acne rosacea. Now my insurance company is hassling me about it. What are some alternatives?

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A 43-year old asked:

How long does it take for sulfacetamide 10% eye drops to cure pink eye?

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A 31-year old asked:

For acne suffers, do klaron (sodium sulfacetamide) lotion or novacet lotion help?

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A 44-year old asked:

Are tobramycin drops or sulfacetamide sodium drops more effective in treating conjunctivitis?

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A 32-year old asked:

Can sodium sulfacetamide help remove acne scars?

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A 47-year old asked:

A very big acne scar, will sodium sulfacetamide help it?

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A 47-year old asked:

What to do if I have seborrheic dermatitis and I saw a dermatologist 2 days ago. she prescribed xolegel (ketoconazole) and sodium sulfacetamide as a wash?

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A 39-year old female asked:

How long to use bleph 10 (sulfacetamide) for pink eye ? prescription on bottle says "use as directed".

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A 41-year old asked:

What is tretinoin cream and sodium sulfacetamide lotion used for?

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A 40-year old asked:

My doc perscribed " sulfacetamide sodium opthalmic solution" for my ears. However, it is treated for my eyes, is this a mistake?

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A 16-year old male asked:

Doxycycline twice daily, aqua glycolic facial cleanser, sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5%.My face dries from time to time;i would like to know why.

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A 42-year old male asked:

I was prescribed an eye drop containing (0.1% betamethasome and 10% sulfacetamide sodium) can this aggravate my tinnitus or cause any hearing loss.

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A 36-year old female asked:

Is sulfacetamide an appropriate Rx for an ear infection? I am allergic to benzyl peroxide. The package says "for eyes only."

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A 32-year old male asked:

I shaved careful this morning. I have some ingrown hair bumps and acne. Can i use sodium sulfacetamide sulfur cream without blocking hairs or pores?

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A 48-year old asked:

Help! could sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic solution USP can be used to treat ear infections?

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A 19-year old female asked:

Am I okay washing with benzoyl peroxide in the morning and washing with sodium sulfacetamide , then applying tretinoin gel at night?

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A 38-year old male asked:

Sulfacetamide 10% sulfur is prescribed for acne, usually But can this formulation be used as an antibiotic cream for ulcerative skin lesion as a result of falling off of a bicycle and I have three lesions and have this on hand. Any recommendations?

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A 27-year old female asked:

May mistook allergy for bacterial pinkeye used sulfacetamide for 7 days. Off of it for a week now and my eye is only red when I pull on the bottom should I start a round of polymyxin? Or could taking more antibiotics make it worse? Am I contagious?

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Are sulfacetamide sodium or monodox (doxycycline monohydrate) effective in treating acne scars?

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