Albucid (Sulfacil) Eye Drops 20% – 10 ml Bottle
Composition:

Active ingredient: Sodium sulfacetamide 200 mg/ml.
Excipients: Polyvinyl alcohol 1.4%; Sodium thiosulfate 1.5 mg/ml; Monobasic sodium phosphate 1.56 mg/ml; Dibasic sodium phosphate 0.71 mg/ml; Disodium edetate 0.01 mg/ml; Benzalkonium chloride 0.005%; Water for injection.

Indications for Use:

Albucid is indicated for infectious eye diseases caused by microorganisms sensitive to sulfonamides, including:

• Conjunctivitis

• Blepharitis

• Purulent corneal ulcers

• As part of complex treatment of trachoma

Contraindications:

• Toxic or allergic reactions to sulfonamides.

Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding:
Use if clearly needed and under medical supervision.

Side Effects:

• Local irritation

• Burning sensation

• Non-specific conjunctivitis

• Conjunctival hyperemia

Dosage and Administration:

• Instill 1–2 drops into the conjunctival sac every 2–3 hours.

• Treatment course: 7–10 days.

• In trachoma: 2 drops every 2 hours.

Overdose:

In case of overdose, reduce the dosage, increase the intervals between applications, or discontinue use.

Drug Interactions:

• Reduces bacteriostatic effect when used with novocaine or dicaine.

• Incompatible with silver salts.

Special Warnings:

• Patients with hypersensitivity to furosemide, thiazide diuretics, sulfonylureas, or carbonic anhydrase inhibitors may also be hypersensitive to sulfacetamide.

• Prolonged use may lead to increased growth of resistant microorganisms, including fungi.

Shelf Life:

• 2 years

• Store at 8–25°C