Sulfacetamide Sodium Ophthalmic Dosage

Usual Adult Dose for Conjunctivitis

Solution:
1 to 2 drops into the conjunctival sac every 2 to 3 hours while awake and less often at night.

Ointment:
Apply a small amount to the lower conjunctival sac 3 to 4 times a day and at bedtime.

Duration: 7 to 10 days.

Usual Adult Dose for Trachoma

Solution:
2 drops into the lower conjunctival sac every 2 hours with concomitant systemic sulfonamide therapy.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Conjunctivitis

>= 2 months to 18 years:

Solution:
1 to 2 drops into the conjunctival sac every 2 to 3 hours while awake and less often at night.

Ointment:
Apply a small amount to the lower conjunctival sac 3 to 4 times a day and at bedtime.

Duration: 7 to 10 days.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Trachoma

Solution:
2 drops into the lower conjunctival sac every 2 hours with concomitant systemic sulfonamide therapy.

Renal Dose Adjustments

No data available.

Liver Dose Adjustments

No data available.

Precautions

Ophthalmic ointments may slow corneal healing.

Nonsusceptible organisms, including fungi, may proliferate with the use of sodium sulfacetamide ophthalmic preparations.

Sensitization may occur when a sulfonamide is readministered irrespective of the route of administration.

Dialysis

No data available.

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