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Sulfacetamide Sodium Ophthalmic Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 22, 2024.

Applies to sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic: ophthalmic ointment, ophthalmic solution, ophthalmic suspension.

Side effects include:

Local irritation, transient stinging or burning.

For healthcare professionals

Applies to sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic: ophthalmic ointment, ophthalmic solution.

General

The side effects reported most often were local/conjunctival irritation, stinging, and burning.[Ref]

Ocular

Hypersensitivity

At least 1 case of local hypersensitivity has been reported that progressed to a SLE-like fatal syndrome.[Ref]

Other

Dermatologic

Sulfonamides:

Fatalities reported rarely due to severe reactions to sulfonamides (including toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, fulminant hepatic necrosis, aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, other blood dyscrasias).

Stevens-Johnson syndrome was reported in a patient with history of blistering drug reaction to an oral sulfonamide.[Ref]

Hematologic

Sulfonamides:

Fatalities reported rarely due to severe reactions to sulfonamides (including toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, fulminant hepatic necrosis, aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, other blood dyscrasias).[Ref]

Hepatic

Sulfonamides:

Fatalities reported rarely due to severe reactions to sulfonamides (including toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, fulminant hepatic necrosis, aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, other blood dyscrasias).[Ref]

References

1. "Product Information. Sodium Sulamyd (sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic)." Schering Corporation

2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."

Further information

Sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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