Product Monograph - Sodium Sulamyd 10%
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Sodium sulfacetamide may cause local irritation. Most often the reactions result from allergic sensitization. Although sensitivity reactions to sodium sulfacetamide are rare, instances of Stevens-Johnson syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus (in one case producing a fatal outcome) have been reported following the use of ophthalmic sulfonamide preparations.
OVERDOSAGE INFORMATION
A single overdose of ophthalmic sodium sulfacetamide would not be expected to produce symptoms.
DOSAGE
10% Solution with Methylcellulose: 1 or 2 drops into the lower conjunctival sac every 2 or 3 hours during the day and less often at night.
SUPPLIED
Each mL of sterile ophthalmic solution contains: sulfacetamide sodium USP 100 mg (10% with methylcellulose USP). Nonmedicinal ingredients: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, methylparaben, monobasic sodium phosphate, propylparaben, sodium thiosulfate and water. Plastic dropper bottles of 15 mL. Store between 2 and 30°C. Protect from light.