Sulfacetamide Sodium and Prednisolone Overview

(sul fa SEE ta mide & pred NIS oh lone)

Blephamide®

AK Cide Oph; Blephamide®; Dioptimyd®

Blefamide SF; Blefamide SOP; Metimyd

Antibiotic/Corticosteroid, Ophthalmic

• If you have an allergy to sulfacetamide sodium, prednisolone, or any other part of this medicine.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

• If you have a sulfonamide ("sulfa") allergy, talk with healthcare provider.

• Sulfacetamide works to injure the bacteria and fight the infection.

• Prednisolone blocks the allergic reaction by minimizing or preventing the body's reaction to the allergen.

• It prevents or reduces irritation and swelling.

All forms:

• To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.

• Use prescription as directed, even if feeling better.

Eye solution, suspension:

• For the eye only.

• Wash hands before and after use.

• Shake suspension well before use.

• Take out contact lenses before using medicine. Lenses can be replaced 15 minutes after medicine is given. Do not put contacts back in if eyes are irritated or infected.

• Do not touch the container tip to the eye, lid, or other skin.

• Tilt head back and drop medicine into eye.

• After using medicine, keep your eyes closed. Apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye. Do this for 3-5 minutes. This keeps the medicine in your eye.

• Separate each eye medicine by 5 minutes.

Eye ointment:

• For the eye only.

• Wash hands before and after use.

• Take out contact lenses before using medicine. Lenses can be replaced 15 minutes after medicine is given. Do not put contacts back in if eyes are irritated or infected.

• Do not touch the container tip to the eye, lid, or other skin.

• Tilt head back and to the side of affected eye.

• Gently pull down the lower lid and squeeze in the prescribed amount.

• Release the lower eyelid and keep eyes closed for 1-2 minutes.

• Separate each eye medicine by 10 minutes.

• Instill a missed dose as soon as possible.

• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.

• Do not instill a double dose or extra doses.

• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?

• Follow up with healthcare provider.

• Store at room temperature.

• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.

• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.

• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).

• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.

• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.

Created: 2005-04-07 17:18:54.0

Modified: 2010-03-09 08:18:47.0

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