Prednisolone / Sulfacetamide Sodium Ophthalmic Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 4, 2023.

Usual Adult Dose for Uveitis

Suspension: Instill 2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) every 4 hours during the day and at bedtime

Ointment: Apply small amount (about 1/2 inch ribbon) into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) 3 to 4 times per day and once or twice at night

Solution: Instill 2 drops into the affected eye(s) every 4 hours

Comments:

• Care should be taken as to not discontinue therapy prematurely.
• If signs/symptoms fail to improve after 2 days of treatment, the patient should be re-evaluated.
• Withdrawal of therapy in chronic conditions should be carried out by gradually decreasing frequency of applications.
• Not more than 8 g of ointment or 20 mL of suspension or solution should be prescribed initially.

Use: For the treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where superficial bacterial ocular infection or risk of bacterial ocular infection exists

Usual Adult Dose for Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Suspension: Instill 2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) every 4 hours during the day and at bedtime

Ointment: Apply small amount (about 1/2 inch ribbon) into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) 3 to 4 times per day and once or twice at night

Solution: Instill 2 drops into the affected eye(s) every 4 hours

Comments:

• Care should be taken as to not discontinue therapy prematurely.
• If signs/symptoms fail to improve after 2 days of treatment, the patient should be re-evaluated.
• Withdrawal of therapy in chronic conditions should be carried out by gradually decreasing frequency of applications.
• Not more than 8 g of ointment or 20 mL of suspension or solution should be prescribed initially.

Use: For the treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where superficial bacterial ocular infection or risk of bacterial ocular infection exists

Usual Adult Dose for Keratitis

Suspension: Instill 2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) every 4 hours during the day and at bedtime

Ointment: Apply small amount (about 1/2 inch ribbon) into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) 3 to 4 times per day and once or twice at night

Solution: Instill 2 drops into the affected eye(s) every 4 hours

Comments:

• Care should be taken as to not discontinue therapy prematurely.
• If signs/symptoms fail to improve after 2 days of treatment, the patient should be re-evaluated.
• Withdrawal of therapy in chronic conditions should be carried out by gradually decreasing frequency of applications.
• Not more than 8 g of ointment or 20 mL of suspension or solution should be prescribed initially.

Use: For the treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where superficial bacterial ocular infection or risk of bacterial ocular infection exists

Usual Adult Dose for Keratoconjunctivitis

Suspension: Instill 2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) every 4 hours during the day and at bedtime

Ointment: Apply small amount (about 1/2 inch ribbon) into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) 3 to 4 times per day and once or twice at night

Solution: Instill 2 drops into the affected eye(s) every 4 hours

Comments:

• Care should be taken as to not discontinue therapy prematurely.
• If signs/symptoms fail to improve after 2 days of treatment, the patient should be re-evaluated.
• Withdrawal of therapy in chronic conditions should be carried out by gradually decreasing frequency of applications.
• Not more than 8 g of ointment or 20 mL of suspension or solution should be prescribed initially.

Use: For the treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where superficial bacterial ocular infection or risk of bacterial ocular infection exists

Usual Adult Dose for Blepharitis

Suspension: Instill 2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) every 4 hours during the day and at bedtime

Ointment: Apply small amount (about 1/2 inch ribbon) into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) 3 to 4 times per day and once or twice at night

Solution: Instill 2 drops into the affected eye(s) every 4 hours

Comments:

• Care should be taken as to not discontinue therapy prematurely.
• If signs/symptoms fail to improve after 2 days of treatment, the patient should be re-evaluated.
• Withdrawal of therapy in chronic conditions should be carried out by gradually decreasing frequency of applications.
• Not more than 8 g of ointment or 20 mL of suspension or solution should be prescribed initially.

Use: For the treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where superficial bacterial ocular infection or risk of bacterial ocular infection exists

Usual Pediatric Dose for Uveitis

6 years or older:

• Suspension: Instill 2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) every 4 hours during the day and at bedtime
• Ointment: Apply small amount (about 1/2 inch ribbon) into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) 3 to 4 times per day and once or twice at night
• Solution: Instill 2 drops into the affected eye(s) every 4 hours

Comments:

• Care should be taken as to not discontinue therapy prematurely.
• If signs/symptoms fail to improve after 2 days of treatment, the patient should be re-evaluated.
• Withdrawal of therapy in chronic conditions should be carried out by gradually decreasing frequency of applications.
• Not more than 8 g of ointment or 20 mL of suspension or solution should be prescribed initially.

Use: For the treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where superficial bacterial ocular infection or risk of bacterial ocular infection exists

Usual Pediatric Dose for Bacterial Conjunctivitis

6 years or older:

• Suspension: Instill 2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) every 4 hours during the day and at bedtime
• Ointment: Apply small amount (about 1/2 inch ribbon) into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) 3 to 4 times per day and once or twice at night
• Solution: Instill 2 drops into the affected eye(s) every 4 hours

Comments:

• Care should be taken as to not discontinue therapy prematurely.
• If signs/symptoms fail to improve after 2 days of treatment, the patient should be re-evaluated.
• Withdrawal of therapy in chronic conditions should be carried out by gradually decreasing frequency of applications.
• Not more than 8 g of ointment or 20 mL of suspension or solution should be prescribed initially.

Use: For the treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where superficial bacterial ocular infection or risk of bacterial ocular infection exists

Usual Pediatric Dose for Keratitis

6 years or older:

• Suspension: Instill 2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) every 4 hours during the day and at bedtime
• Ointment: Apply small amount (about 1/2 inch ribbon) into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) 3 to 4 times per day and once or twice at night
• Solution: Instill 2 drops into the affected eye(s) every 4 hours

Comments:

• Care should be taken as to not discontinue therapy prematurely.
• If signs/symptoms fail to improve after 2 days of treatment, the patient should be re-evaluated.
• Withdrawal of therapy in chronic conditions should be carried out by gradually decreasing frequency of applications.
• Not more than 8 g of ointment or 20 mL of suspension or solution should be prescribed initially.

Use: For the treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where superficial bacterial ocular infection or risk of bacterial ocular infection exists

Usual Pediatric Dose for Keratoconjunctivitis

6 years or older:

• Suspension: Instill 2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) every 4 hours during the day and at bedtime
• Ointment: Apply small amount (about 1/2 inch ribbon) into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) 3 to 4 times per day and once or twice at night
• Solution: Instill 2 drops into the affected eye(s) every 4 hours

Comments:

• Care should be taken as to not discontinue therapy prematurely.
• If signs/symptoms fail to improve after 2 days of treatment, the patient should be re-evaluated.
• Withdrawal of therapy in chronic conditions should be carried out by gradually decreasing frequency of applications.
• Not more than 8 g of ointment or 20 mL of suspension or solution should be prescribed initially.

Use: For the treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where superficial bacterial ocular infection or risk of bacterial ocular infection exists

Usual Pediatric Dose for Blepharitis

6 years or older:

• Suspension: Instill 2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) every 4 hours during the day and at bedtime
• Ointment: Apply small amount (about 1/2 inch ribbon) into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) 3 to 4 times per day and once or twice at night
• Solution: Instill 2 drops into the affected eye(s) every 4 hours

Comments:

• Care should be taken as to not discontinue therapy prematurely.
• If signs/symptoms fail to improve after 2 days of treatment, the patient should be re-evaluated.
• Withdrawal of therapy in chronic conditions should be carried out by gradually decreasing frequency of applications.
• Not more than 8 g of ointment or 20 mL of suspension or solution should be prescribed initially.

Use: For the treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where superficial bacterial ocular infection or risk of bacterial ocular infection exists

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

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Precautions

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 6 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

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Other Comments

Administration advice:

• Suspension: Shake well before use.

Storage requirements:

• Solution and suspension: Store in an upright position; protect from light and freezing; avoid use if solution has darkened.

Monitoring:

• Ocular: Eyelid cultures and tests to determine susceptibility of organisms to sulfacetamide may be indicated if signs/symptoms persist or recur despite recommended course of treatment.

Patient advice:

• Discontinue use and contact your physician if inflammation or pain persists longer than 48 hours or becomes aggravated.
• Avoid allowing the tip of the dropper/tube to touch they eyelid or to any surface as this may cause contamination.
• Avoid wearing of contact lenses while using the suspension.

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