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Phenylephrine / sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic Side Effects

Applies to phenylephrine / sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic: ophthalmic solution.

Contact your doctor if your symptoms begin to get worse or if you do not see any improvement in your condition after a few days.

Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including your eyes or hands. The dropper is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eye.

Apply light pressure to the inside corner of your eye (near your nose) after each drop to prevent the fluid from draining down your tear ducts.

Serious side effects are not expected with this medication.

Commonly, some burning, stinging, irritation, itching, redness, blurred vision, eyelid itching, eyelid swelling, or sensitivity to light may occur. Continue to use sulfacetamide and phenylephrine ophthalmic and talk to your doctor about any side effects you experience.

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Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.